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Important Job Application Information
Thank you for your interest in NHS Tayside vacancies
Please see below Job Description/Specification and General Conditions of Service
Your Application Form must be completed in full. Please note copies of Curriculum Vitae,
Qualifications and Course Certificates will not be accepted at this stage.
Please return your completed Application Form to recruitment.tayside@nhs.net (quoting the vacancy
reference number in the subject box) or to the postal address given on the General Conditions of
Service.
All completed applications are held in Human Resources until the closing date. After the
closing date a panel will meet to prepare an interview shortlist. Once this decision has been
made, all shortlisted applicants will be emailed to invite them to attend for interview. It is
important that you check your emails regularly.
This process takes approximately 6 weeks. Therefore, if you have not been contacted
regarding interview within 6 weeks of the closing date, your application has been unsuccessful
and you will receive no further correspondence from Human Resources.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:Find out more about living and working in Tayside at:
www.dundeecity.gov.uk
www.angus.gov.uk
www.pkc.gov.uk
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NHS TAYSIDE – AGENDA FOR CHANGE
JOB DESCRIPTION
1.
JOB DEFINITION
Job Title
Driver/Porter NHS Tayside
Department(s)/Location Perth Royal Infirmary
Number of job holders
2.
3
JOB PURPOSE
To provide an effective and efficient delivery and collection service of meals, mail, specimens, stores,
equipment, medical gases, clinical/confidential waste and sundry items to NHS Tayside Hospitals,
Clinics/Health Centres, G.P. Surgeries.
To provide a general portering service to wards, departments and respond to the needs of patients,
visitors and general public.
3.
ORGANISATIONAL POSITION
Support Services Manager
(1)
Assistant Support
Services Manager (1)
Transport Supervisor (1)
Portering Services
Controller (1)
Portering Services
Supervisor (2)
Chargehand Porter (2)
Porter Driver (3)
4.
Porter (37)
SCOPE AND RANGE
NHS Tayside serves a population of approximately 387,000 covering regions including Tayside, Perth
and Kinross, Angus and North Fife. Staff must be flexible, adaptable and work to support other staff who
have clinical responsibility to patients.
To provide an effective and efficient delivery and collection service of meals, mail, specimens, stores,
equipment, medical gases, clinical and confidential waste to NHS Tayside Hospitals, Clinics/Health
Centres, G.P. Surgeries.
The Porter/Driver works as part of a multi disciplinary team, delivering a high standard of Portering in
areas of high activity with frequent change. Delivery of a general portering service to all hospital wards,
departments, and clinics within Perth Royal Infirmary as appropriate to services needs.
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5.
MAIN DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Induction Standards & Code of Conduct
Your performance must comply with the national “Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare
Support Workers” 2009; and with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers.
The duties relating to the driving aspect are indicated below. These are scheduled tasks covering the
majority of the normal working week.
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Undertake daily vehicle check to ensure vehicle is roadworthy, to drive vehicles safely when
carrying out duties and to undertake any other driving duties on request.
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Daily maintenance of vehicle log sheets, fuel records etc.
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Reporting faults/defects to Estates Department or direct to outside vehicle maintenance contractors
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Delivery and collection of equipment, supplies, stores, mail and medical gases to NHS Tayside
Hospitals, Health Centres and G.P. Surgeries.
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Delivery of birthing equipment to patient homes in and around Perth and Kinross.
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To collect and deliver Laboratory Specimens, Medical Case Notes, Blood/Plasma Products,
Pharmacy Boxes, Clinical and Confidential Waste
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To collect patient and staff meal trolleys from Perth Royal Infirmary Catering Department and
deliver to wards and departments at Murray Royal Hospital, returning the same to Perth Royal
Infirmary.
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To uplift and transport remains from the mortuary to the crematorium with dignity and respect.
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Ensure and maintain compliance with NHS Tayside Policies/Procedures e.g. Control Of Substances
Hazardous to Health (COSHH), Health and Safety, Moving and Handling, Drivers Hours
Regulations.
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Ensure safety requirements are met by the appropriate use of materials and protective clothing to
efficiently and safely complete their duties.
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Report and record equipment faults or hazards to Head/Assistant Head Porter, Managers, Estates
Department.
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Undertake washing and cleaning of vehicles on a weekly basis.
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Undertake personal development and/or refresher training as necessary to maintain up-to-date skills
knowledge base.
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Maintain confidentiality.
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Demonstrate courteous behaviour.
The Driver Porter will undertake portering duties when required where driver schedules allow. The
following indicate duties undertaken as required.
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To undertake the transportation of patients (occasionally visitors) to and from wards/departments by
bed/trolley/wheelchair/ambulance or by foot according to the demands of the service.
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To undertake the collection, transportation and safe delivery of routine and emergency specimens to
the laboratory e.g. blood, urine, faeces, sputum, biopsies, body parts etc in line with Departmental
Procedures.
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To deliver/uplift clean, dirty, foul linen to and from wards and departments throughout the hospital
and transport to the appropriate area for storage prior to uplift for laundering.
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To collect clinical/domestic/confidential waste/cardboard/glass etc from wards/departments and
transport to the appropriate designated Disposal Area.
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To undertake the collection, transportation, delivery and connection of medical gases from storage
area to appropriate wards/departments outwith normal hours and weekends, returning empties to
storage Area.
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To collect, transport, deliver and return boxes of medical notes/x-rays to and from
wards/departments and Outpatient Clinics.
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To undertake the delivery of pharmacy boxes/drug bags, stores such as general, surgical, stationery
etc. to all wards/departments.
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To uplift and transport deceased bodies/body parts from wards/departments to the on site Mortuary
with dignity and respect.
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Undertake mortuary duties, (which may include the laying out of a body for viewing), and complete
appropriate paperwork in respect of the booking in/out of the deceased and release to
undertakers/police as appropriate.
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To undertake the movement/transportation of equipment/furniture etc. to wards and departments or
to the appropriate area for disposal.
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Postholder will follow all guidance and procedures relating to Healthcare Acquired
(Associated?) Infection to ensure their safety and that of others, to prevent the spread of infection.
COMMUNICATIONS AND RELATIONSHIPS
Regular communication exists on a daily basis between the post holder and the Transport Supervisor,
ward and departmental staff, patients, visitors, and other NHS staff. Communication can be by
telephone, face-to-face interview, letter etc.
The postholder is required to use tact and show empathy when dealing directly with patient/carer special
requirements and to respect and support people’s equality and diversity.
The postholder may be required to communicate with people where there are barriers to understanding
i.e. language difficulties, patients with hearing/speech difficulties.
To respect and support people’s equality and diversity.
7.
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
No formal educational qualifications are necessary, as the post holder will be given the necessary
training to undertake the job.
The postholder is required to
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Be in possession of a current driving licence with Category C1.
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Complete CPC Training
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Complete ADR Training
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Have the ability to work on own initiative.
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Have the ability to follow instructions.
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Possess good communication skills, including non-verbal communication skills.
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Ability to respond appropriately to unpredictable situations.
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Be calm, focused and able to cope with work under pressure.
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Carry out their work effectively, efficiently and safely
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8.
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Training
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Manual Handling skills
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Safe use of a wide range of equipment
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Knowledge of Health & Safety Policies and work procedures
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Customer Care Skills
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Infection Control Procedures
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Handling Violence and Aggression
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Training to undertake the safe transportation of blood/specimens in accordance with current
guidelines
ESSENTIAL ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
The postholder is required to use various types of vehicles and equipment supplied by the Department
and Organisation to undertake the day-to-day routine duties e.g.
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Various road transport vehicles: 7.5 Tonne, 6.5 Tonne, 4.5 Tonne, Transit Van, Mini Van,
Passenger Car, Electric Tug.
Roll pallet cages, goods trolleys, meal trolleys, clinical waste bins, cage barrows, wheelchairs,
patient trolleys and beds.
Waste compactors, pressure washer, telephones,
The postholder will use appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) supplied by the Department to
carry out their duties in a safe manner e.g. uniform, safety shoes, boilersuits, goggles, gloves etc.
Responsibility For Records Management
All records created in the course of the business of NHS Tayside are corporate records and are public
records under the terms of the Public Records (Scotland) Act 1937. This includes email messages and
other electronic records. It is your responsibility to ensure that you keep appropriate records of your
work in NHS Tayside and manage those records in keeping with the NHS Tayside Records Management
Policy and with any guidance produced by NHS Tayside specific to your employment.
9.
DEMANDS OF THE JOB
Driving duties are scheduled with alterations being communicated by the Transport Supervisor daily.
PHYSICAL EFFORT
The job is physically demanding, requiring the post holder on a daily basis to frequently,
 Move and handle light and heavy equipment, food trolleys, clinical waste bins, beds, trolleys,
and stillages on a regular basis throughout the shift.
 Perform repetitive tasks that require co-ordination and dexterity, loading and unloading goods
from vehicles, operating tail-lifts on vehicles.
 Lift, pull, and push a variety of pieces of equipment, which can be in excess of 15 kilos as part
of a team or individually. Some examples are boxes of medical records, meal trolleys, cage
barrows, clinical waste bins, household/confidential waste, mail bags, medical gases etc.
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MENTAL EFFORT
The post requires concentration, attention and awareness throughout the shift period often coping with
frequent interruptions.
 The postholder will be required to give their undivided attention when carrying out their duties
to enable them to work safely, concentration whilst driving.
 Completion of records/work logs, i.e. vehicle logs etc.
 Due to the demands of the service the postholder may be required to prioritise tasks, changing at
short notice i.e. responding to urgent requests for supplies/service from the Transport
Supervisor, Clinics/Health Centres and G.P. Surgeries.
EMOTIONAL DEMANDS
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The postholder may occasionally be required to deal with complaints from staff, patients and
visitors.
Occasionally transport fetal remains from the mortuary to the crematorium..
The postholder may occasionally come into contact with aggressive patients and patient’s
relatives, visitors and members of the public, delivery drivers etc.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
The postholder may occasionally be exposed to unpleasant working conditions.
 Contained/uncontained body fluids (including smells).
 Dirty/foul linen, dust, noise.
 Occasional violent and aggressive behaviour.
 The postholder will be required to work out doors in all weathers.
10. DECISIONS AND JUDGEMENTS
The postholder is required to work to a schedule and follow all guidance and Policies and Procedures of
the Department and Organisation. The postholders work is scheduled but may also be required to work
on their own initiative by prioritising tasks by their level and degree of importance and urgency.
11. MOST CHALLENGING/DIFFICULT PARTS OF THE JOB
The job involves adhering to strict timescales for uplift and delivery of goods and services. The post
holder is expected to adapt when faced with unpredictable and ever-changing situations and modify work
plans accordingly e.g. road works, priority demands.
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Person Specification
POST REF NO:
D/MB/104/13
JOB TITLE/BAND:
LOCATION:
HOURS:
Driver/Porter, Band 2
Perth Royal Infirmary
37.5 hours per week on rota
CRITERIA
ESSENTIAL
DESIRABLE
EXPERIENCE:
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QUALIFICATIONS:
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Performance must comply
with the national “Mandatory
Induction Standards for
Healthcare Workers in
Scotland 2009” and the “Code
of Conduct for Healthcare
Support Workers” within set
timescales
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Ability to work within given
processes and guidelines
Attention to detail and ability
to provide high concentration
levels
Ability to work alone or as part
of a team
Experience of arranging and
prioritising own workload
Ability to lift/move heavy loads
(Training; Research;
Publications)
KNOWLEDGE &
SKILLS:
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PERSONAL
QUALITIES:
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OTHER:
(e.g. travel across
Tayside)
Full UK driving licence with
class C1 (up to and including
7.5 ton vehicles)
Drivers Digital Tachograph
Card
Working towards full Driver
CPC
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Good communication skills
Good numeric and literacy
skills
Responsible and reliable
Self motivated
Geographical knowledge of
Tayside and Perth & Kinross.
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ADR (Dangerous goods) Class
6.2 certificate/awareness.
Digital tachograph experience
Basic knowledge of stores
procedures and processes.
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General Conditions of Service
POST REF NO:
D/LB104/13
JOB TITLE/GRADE:
Driver/Porter, Band 2 – Fixed Term
LOCATION:
Perth Royal Infirmary
Conditions of Service
Remuneration
The terms and conditions of service for this post are those
determined by the NHS Staff Council.
The current salary scale for the post is £14,653 to £17,425 per
annum (pro rata for part-time staff). Placing on the scale on
appointment is normally at the minimum but may be higher
subject to verification of previous relevant service.
Pay points under £21,000 will receive an additional nonconsolidated non-pensionable sum to raise basic pay by a total
of £250 pro rata for part-time staff. This addition will be divided
into 12 equal monthly payments, will cease on 31 March 2014
and will be noted separately on payslips
Hours of Duty
Salary is paid weekly by Bank Credit Transfer.
The hours of the post are 37.5 per week.
This is a fixed term post for 6 months as a result of fixed
term funding
Internal applicants: Written approval must be sought from your
line manager prior to applying for this secondment. You will be
required to bring this if shortlisted for interview.
Superannuation
Start and finish times will be determined by the needs of the
service.
Membership of the NHS Superannuation Scheme is not
compulsory but is open to all staff between the ages of 16 and
70 (65 in some instances).
The contributions paid are a percentage of superannuable pay,
which is essentially basic pay excluding, for example, overtime
or travelling expenses.
Contribution rates with effect from 01.04.13 are as follows:
Annual Pensionable Pay
(Full-time equivalent)
Up to £15,278
£15,279 to £21,175
£21,176 to £26,557
£26,558 to £48,982
£48,983 to £69,931
£69,932 to £110,273
£110,274 and over
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Contribution
5%
5.3%
6.8%
9.0%
11.3%
12.3%
13.3%
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Contributions are subject to tax relief and reduced National
Insurance contributions. NHS Tayside also makes a substantial
contribution towards scheme benefits – currently around 14% of
basic pay.
Annual Leave
On appointment = 27 days (pro rata for part-time Staff) or 5.4
weeks per year.
After 5 years aggregated service = 29 days (pro rata for part-time
staff) or 5.8 weeks per year
After 10 years aggregated service = 33 days (pro rata for parttime staff) or 6.6 weeks per year
References
Public Holidays = 8 days (pro rata for part-time staff) or 1.6
weeks per year
All offers of appointment are subject to receipt of two satisfactory
references.
Occupational Health
Clearance
All offers of appointment to new entrants to the National Health
Service are subject to a medical examination. Medical
examinations are arranged and undertaken by the Occupational
Health and Safety Advisory Service (OHSAS).
Rehabilitation of
Offenders Act 1974
(Exclusions and
Exceptions) (Scotland)
Order 2003
All current or spent criminal convictions, cautions, warnings or
any case pending must be disclosed prior to commencing in
employment as detailed on the application form.
Disclosure Scotland
The successful applicant will be required to become a member of
the Protecting Vulnerable Groups Scheme (PVG) in respect of
regulated work with protected adults and regulated work with
children.
Immigration, Asylum and
Nationality Act 2006
It is a criminal offence for an employer to employ anyone who does not
have permission to live or work in the UK.
Please note that having a conviction will not automatically debar
you from obtaining employment with NHS Tayside. Careful
consideration will be given to the relevance of the offence to the
particular post in question. However, if you are appointed, and it
is found that you did not reveal a previous conviction your
employment may be terminated.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to produce specific original
documentation at interview e.g. Passport, or full birth certificate
together with an official document giving the applicants
permanent National Insurance Number and name issued by a
Government Agency or a previous employer, as well as
photocopies of these documents.
Professional Registration/ New entrants to NHS Tayside will be required to achieve the
Induction Standards &
mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers
Code of Conduct
(HCSWs) in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct for
HCSWs throughout your employment.
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Smoking Policy
Smoking is prohibited within NHS premises and grounds.
Applications
Completed forms should be returned to:
recruitment.tayside@nhs.net quoting the job reference in the
subject line
or
to Human Resources Directorate, NHS Tayside, Level 9,
Ninewells Hospital, Dundee DD1 9SY
By closing date of Monday 3 March 2014
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