Porter

Job Purpose To work as part of a team, with the support and direction of the Portering Services Manager/Ward or Departmental Manager to ensure a first class quality service delivery to patients in a clean, safe and risk free environment. The Salary scale for the post is as at: 01/02/2026 36,047 37,909 39,028 39,794 40,458 41,316 41,840 42,733 43,650 New appointees to any grade start at the minimum point of the scale. Incremental credit will be applied for recognised relevant service in Ireland and abroad (Department of Health Circular 2/2011). Incremental credit is normally granted on appointment, in respect of previous experience in the Civil Service, Local Authorities, Health Service and other Public Service Bodies and Statutory Agencies.   A panel will be formed as a result of this campaign from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration in Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, Drogheda and Louth County Hospital, Dundalk may be filled. These posts are rotational.   Organisational Context The HSE has created six new health regions. Each region is responsible for providing both hospital and community care for the people in that area. Bringing community health services and hospitals together means we can take a more patient-centred approach to healthcare. HSE Dublin and North East provides health and social care to North Dublin, Louth, Meath, Monaghan and most areas of Cavan. HSE Dublin and North East Region includes the following hospitals; • Beaumont Hospital • Cavan General Hospital • Connolly Hospital • Louth County Hospital • National Orthopaedic Hospital Cappagh • Monaghan General Hospital • Mater Misericordiae University Hospital • Our Ladys Hospital Navan • Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital • Rotunda Hospital   Key Responsibilities List of main duties to include, but not limited to duties below (duties will vary depending on role/shift and in addition to those below will be assigned by the Department to which you are attached or your Line Manager)   The above Job Specification is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him/her from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office      Knowledge / Criteria Candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria on the closing date: ·     Have attained such standard of education as would enable him/her to discharge the duties of the post satisfactorily Health A candidate for and any person holding the office must be fully competent and capable of undertaking the duties attached to the office and be in a state of health such as would indicate a reasonable prospect of ability to render regular and efficient service. Character Each candidate for and any person holding the office must be of good character. Note1: Candidates must achieve a pass in Ordinary or Higher level papers. A pass in a foundation level paper is not acceptable. Candidates must have achieved these grades on the Leaving Certificate Established programme or the Leaving Certificate Vocational programme. The Leaving Certification Applied Programme does not fulfil the eligibility criteria. Post Specific : Leaving Cert passed with proof of results Experience working in a healthcare setting for at least a year Full Driving licence Skills/ Competencies Personal Organisation: Working in the Health Service Executive Dublin North East it maybe necessary for support service staff to organise and prioritise their work effectively.  This may involve identifying what needs to be done and taking responsibility for ensuring that the work is completed to a high standard and in accordance with the time-frame identified.  Support Service Staff are expected to have a “Can do, Will do Attitude” and must ensure that they pay attention to detail, when completing routine/ repetitive tasks and always manage their own time efficiently and have the ability to work under pressure. People Skills: Support Service Staff throughout the organisation will be expected to work as part of a team and as part of their working role they must be courteous and helpful to both staff, patients and visitors at all times. Good communication and interpersonal skills must be the norm when carrying out all duties and in particular those dealing directly with patients and visitors. Professional Knowledge: Required to demonstrate basic knowledge of the Health Service Executive Dublin North East/ Royal College of Surgeons Hospital Group/Louth Hospital Group and organisation, and be aware of the services provided for services users and the environment in which they operate. Demonstrate motivation and appreciate the importance of the need to provide quality service for patients / relatives / public. Demonstrate an awareness of Health and Safety issues in relation to the work area.