Job summary

The Newcastle Hospitals and Community Services Staff Bank provide temporary staff to various wards and departments across the Trust.

We are seeking Porters & Security Officers to join our Staff Bank supporting service delivery within our organisation.

In return we can offer valuable work opportunities/experience, opportunity to apply for NHS substantive employment, comprehensive training programme, NHS Pension contributions and accrued holiday pay.

We are unable to offer sponsorship for this post.

Main duties of the job

Security Officers provide response to security incidents/alarms & fire calls throughout the hospital sites. Some calls will involve violent and/or aggressive scenarios. In addition, the role includes strategic site patrols, handling of cash, dealing with and assisting the general public, traffic management plus a range of additional duties.

Porters carry out a variety of essential tasks including; patient movement, collection of all waste streams, delivery & collection of linen and many other important duties that require a great deal of physical dexterity and the ability to function in a very fast paced and demanding environment. Many of the tasks can be particularly repetitive and physically demanding.

About us

We are committed to improving the working lives of our staff and maintaining a healthy and efficient work force while providing excellent care to our patients. Listed below is a summary of the Trust terms and conditions of registration to the Staff Bank, and staff benefits available.

• All posts are subject to NHS pre-employment checks including occupational health clearance and DBS (where appropriate).
• All pay progression is conditional upon a positive outcome at annual appraisal.
• All successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first month's pay. You will be required to sign a DBS payment form which will be issued to you as part of your recruitment process.
• All new employees will be required to attend the Trust induction programme and complete appropriate mandatory training requirements.
• Where professional registration is required for a post it is the responsibility of the employee to maintain their registration.
• The Trust operates a no smoking policy.