Bank Porter

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Chichester; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare institution in Chichester is seeking a Porter to provide efficient support in moving patients and equipment within the hospital. The ideal candidate will have experience in similar roles, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work under safety protocols. This position offers flexible working options and requires adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Porter or in a similar role, working across patient and non-patient environments.
• Ability to adhere to health, safety, security and infection control policies.
• Willingness to assist with emergency procedures and evacuations.

Responsibilities

• Convey patients safely using appropriate means.
• Deliver medical records, specimens, and other items.
• Attend medical emergencies as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Job description

Overview

To provide a high quality, prompt and efficient Porter service to patients, staff and visitors and to undertake the movement of patients, equipment, documentation, food, and other items in an efficient and safe manner. All work is undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Trust policies and procedures including infection control.

Responsibilities

• The conveyance of patients by wheelchair, trolley, stretcher, bed, or any other means necessary, including some escort duties in a safe and appropriate manner.
• The collection and delivery of furniture, air and foam mattresses, linen, medical records, patient notes, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, post, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment and supplies, food and any other items, using appropriate methods of work as directed.
• The identification and movement of medical gases as necessary, including the maintenance of medical gas banks, ensuring adherence to strict regulations governing the handling of medical gases.
• Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary in a dignified manner using appropriate means of transport.
• Providing a certificate of competence obtained from the Trust, use of the designated biometric blood tracking system to ensure the transport of blood products in the correct manner (e.g., use of a cool box for 2 units or more).
• Attend medical emergencies including cardiac arrests with the resuscitation trolley/bag.
• Assist patients to be moved safely across from trolleys to the bed with assistance from the nursing staff.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Experience as a Porter or in a similar role, with the ability to work across both patient and non-patient environments.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills; reliable, flexible, and a good team player.
• Ability to work in line with health, safety, security and infection control policies and procedures.
• Willingness to assist with emergency procedures and major incident evacuations in accordance with Trust policy.

Additional Information

• Important information for applicants: AI use in applications is discouraged; responses should reflect your own voice and motivations.
• Closing adverts early may occur if there is exceptional interest or a capped number of applications.
• Flexible working options may be available; please discuss with the recruiting/line manager.
• DBS checks are undertaken for eligible roles; offers are made in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
• Skilled Worker Visa sponsorship is welcome for roles meeting eligibility criteria. Check gov.uk for details.
• UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if a high volume of applications is received.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.