Duty Chargehand Porter

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; England; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the United Kingdom is seeking staff to undertake essential transport duties within hospital settings. The role involves safe movement of patients, specimens, and equipment across various departments. Candidates will work in a dynamic environment, ensuring support during emergencies and general inquiries. This position promotes a culture of inclusivity and values diverse backgrounds while providing opportunities for career development.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe transport of patients and medical records.
• Distribute clean linen to wards in emergencies.
• Collect and transport pathology specimens.

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and efficient transport of patients, medical records, equipment, specimens, supplies, and removal of waste as directed by the Portering Services Manager or the Duty Chargehand Porter.
• Distribute clean linen to all wards and departments in an emergency out‑of‑hours service.
• Collect and transport pathology specimens.
• Collect medical gases from the store, transport to wards or departments, assemble where necessary, and change gas cylinders in manifold rooms.
• Deal with general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public in a helpful and courteous manner.
• Carry out transportation of patients between wards and departments.
• Remove deceased patients to the mortuary (assist with viewings as directed).
• Perform departmental‑level duties as directed (A&E, X‑Ray, OPD, Pharmacy, Utility Services and Post Room).
• Carry out general portering tasks such as furniture removals.
• Assemble equipment such as beds, tables, etc. and store as necessary in the bed store.
• Collect and record, in the appropriate ledger, blood products requested from the Blood Bank to wards and departments.
• Carry the respective departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed.
• Assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with relevant Trust policies.
• Perform planned and ad‑hoc security duties as directed.
• Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents.

Working for Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas on two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both sites offer key services such as A&E, obstetrics‑led maternity and paediatrics.

You will join a friendly, high‑performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. We are one of the largest NHS Trusts in the region and provide a programme of high‑quality training and development to help you grow your career. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering the first six months in post.

We recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours that underpin our Trust’s core values. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible, promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when a sufficient number of applications have been received. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you are fully familiar with all requirements of the job.