A&E Porter – Fast-Paced Patient Transport

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Shortstown; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced A&E/General Porter to join the General Portering Team. The role focuses on transporting patients, records, equipment and supplies across wards and departments, with primary duties in the Accident and Emergency Department.

You will work under the Portering Services Manager and Duty Chargehand Porter. The post holder will be part of a busy hospital environment, delivering a high standard of service, maintaining patient safety,

Qualifications

• English language proficiency is required, both written and spoken.
• GCSE English or equivalent qualifications required.
• GCSE English Grade C or above preferred.
• Previous portering or healthcare support experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients, records, equipment, and supplies between wards and departments.
• Collect pathology specimens and blood products as needed.
• Deliver to A&E, X-ray, Outpatients and Pharmacy; respond to inquiries.
• Move linen and assist in security and emergency duties.
• Assist in transfers of deceased patients to the mortuary.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Customer care

English language

Medical gas handling knowledge

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

GCSE English Grade C or above

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking an experienced A&E/General Porter to join the General Portering Team. The role focuses on transporting patients, records, equipment and supplies across wards and departments, with primary duties in the Accident and Emergency Department.

You will work under the Portering Services Manager and Duty Chargehand Porter. The post holder will be part of a busy hospital environment, delivering a high standard of service, maintaining patient safety,