A&E/General Porter

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Shortstown; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Porter to join their dedicated General Portering team. The role involves transporting patients, medical supplies, and assisting in various hospitality tasks within the hospital. A commitment to providing excellent patient care and adhering to the Trust's core values is essential.

Benefits

Comprehensive staff development programs

Opportunity for informal visits

Supportive work culture promoting inclusivity and diversity

Qualifications

• Ability to assist patients and staff courteously.
• Demonstrated understanding of safety and security protocols in hospitals.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients and medical items between wards and departments.
• Collect and record blood products from the Blood Bank.
• Assist in emergency procedures according to Trust policies.

Skills

Communication

Customer Service

Teamwork

Job description

The post holder will be a member of the general Portering team and will provide a full portering service to all wards and departments as instructed by the Portering Services Manager, Head Porter, or duty Charge hand Porter. Core duties will involve the transportation of patients, records, equipment, specimens, and supplies, along with other tasks as detailed in this job description.

The Porter will be based primarily in the Accident & Emergency department.

1. Collection and transportation of pathology specimens.
2. Collection of medical gases from store, transport to ward and department, and assemble where necessary.
3. Change medical gas cylinders in manifold rooms.
4. Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors, and members of the public in a helpful and courteous manner.
5. Transport patients from and between wards, departments, and from Accident & Emergency.
6. Remove deceased patients to the mortuary, assisting with viewings as directed.
7. Carry out duties at departmental level as directed, such as in A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy, including carrying the appropriate bleep and mobile handsets.
8. Portering of general items such as furniture removals.
9. Collect and record blood products from the Blood Bank to wards and departments.
10. Assist in the event of a fire or major security alert according to Trust policies.
11. Carry out planned and ad-hoc security duties, including checking identities and reporting incidents.

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and surrounding areas, with two hospital sites in Bedford and Luton, offering key services such as A&E, obstetrics-led maternity, and paediatrics. We are committed to high-quality staff development and delivering excellent patient care using the latest clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We recruit based on qualifications, experience, and behaviours that reflect our core values. We promote inclusivity, equality, diversity, and a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close early when sufficient applications are received. All new staff will undergo a 6-month probationary period. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all attached documents to familiarize yourself with the job requirements.

For further details or informal visits, contact:

Name: Laxman Goorah
Job title: Support Services Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]