Deputy Team Leader (Theatres) Anaesthetics/Recovery

TN United Kingdom; Wigan; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Porter to join their team in Wigan. This role involves providing essential support in the movement of patients and goods across the hospital, ensuring a smooth operational flow. The ideal candidate will possess strong interpersonal skills and a flexible approach to work, as they will be required to adapt to various shifts and responsibilities. Training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to start a career in healthcare support. Join a team that values staff engagement and prioritizes patient care, making a real difference in the community.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• Customer service background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient Portering service for patients and goods.
• Support clinical services throughout the Trust.
• Respond promptly to radio or bleep calls.

Skills

Basic literacy and numeracy

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks

Flexibility to work across departments

Education

NVQ Level 1 or equivalent

Job description

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Deputy Team Leader (Theatres) Anaesthetics/Recovery, Wigan

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Client:

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Location:

Wigan, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

Yes

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Job Reference:

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Job Views:

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Posted:

26.04.2025

Expiry Date:

10.06.2025

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Job Description:

Choose Well - Choose WWL

Job overview

We are currently looking to recruit a Porter working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days out of 7 based at The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.

The post holder being expected to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence.

Based at the above site and providing an efficient day-to-day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients, and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site.

Portering Services provides a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service across all trust sites.

The successful candidates will have good numeracy and communication skills, be reliable workers, and be flexible in their availability to work all manner of shifts in any 24-hour period.

Previous experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided.

This role requires the post holder to work in areas that are used for the care of Coronavirus (Covid-19) positive patients.

Candidates are required to show their original qualification certificates to the interview panel.

Please note this vacancy may close earlier than the specified closing date if a high volume of suitable applications are received.

Main duties of the job

As a member of the site porter team, you will undertake a wide range of duties as directed by the Porter Supervisors / Hotel Services Officers.

Providing an efficient day-to-day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients, and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site.

To support the provision of clinical services throughout the Trust, undertaking the movement of patients, goods, and waste as required. Using vehicles, powered movers, and equipment as directed.

Portering Services provides a 24-hour, 7-day-a-week service across all trust sites.

Working for our organisation

Choose Well – Choose WWL

Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals, NHS Foundation Trust, are proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff, believing that ‘happy staff makes for happy patients’. We have a recognized track record in staff engagement and living our values.

WWL is committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, providing safe, effective care that respects dignity. We seek to recruit people who share these values and beliefs.

On-Call

Please note that senior positions (AFC band 8A or above) may be expected to participate in an on-call rota if the role is predominantly operational.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Key results from the job holder

As a member of the site porter team, you will undertake duties as directed by the Porter Supervisors / Hotel Services Managers.

You are required to undertake the movement of patients and goods as required, using vehicles, powered movers, and equipment as directed.

Support clinical services to Wards and Departments.

Planning and Organisational Duties

• Undertake daily tasks as requested by Porter Supervisor, Wards, and Departments.
• Move patients, including deceased, by bed, chair, or trolley.
• Move goods such as mail, medical gases, pharmacy items, samples, dirty linen, and waste.
• Perform duties according to Department Operational Policies, methods, and standards.
• Use of equipment and machinery as directed.
• Use of electrical/conventional vehicles as directed.

Communications and Key Working Relationships

• Adopt a flexible approach when undertaking Porter duties.
• Respond promptly to radio or bleep calls.
• Communicate routinely with patients, hospital staff, and the public.
• Follow Trust and Local procedures.

Responsibility for Finance

• Secure buildings as required.
• Keep personal equipment secure, e.g., bleeps/radios.
• Follow Trust and Local procedures.

Responsibility for Human Resources

• Mentor new starters on duties.
• Attend training courses and ensure compliance with mandatory training.
• Follow Trust and Local procedures.
• Complete timesheets or work records.

Responsibility for Health & Safety

• Ensure own safety at work.
• Report equipment defects.
• Perform manual handling of patients, trolleys, waste bins, cages.
• Report accidents and defects to Supervisors.
• Participate in Fire Response/Major Incident team.
• Follow Trust and Local procedures.

Person specification

Additional

• Speak English confidently and accurately.
• Work unsociable hours.
• Be flexible to cover colleagues.
• Respond to service needs.
• Be contactable out of hours.

Knowledge

• Understand the importance of Portering Services to patient care.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required; training provided.
• NVQ Level 1 or equivalent.

Experience

• Experience is not required but appreciated.
• Customer service background preferred.

Skills

• Basic literacy and numeracy.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks.
• Flexibility to work across departments.
• Experience with mechanical equipment beneficial.