Endoscopy Porter

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking an Endoscopy porter to join their team in Rotherham. This permanent position involves supporting patient flow within the Endoscopy Department, transporting medical equipment, and maintaining cleanliness. Candidates should demonstrate compassionate care, possess knowledge of health and safety procedures, and be willing to undertake necessary training. This role offers the opportunity to contribute positively to patient care within a dynamic healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Requires understanding of confidentiality and Information Governance.
• Must be willing to undertake education and training for the Care Certificate.
• Experience of care is essential.

Responsibilities

• Support patient flow within the Endoscopy Department.
• Transport medical equipment and patients between departments.
• Maintain cleanliness in clinical areas as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Understanding of Information Governance

Health and Safety knowledge

Education

Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate

GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English

Job description

Join our friendly team here at Rotherham, this is permanent postfor 22.5 hours per week.

As an Endoscopy porter you will be responsible for supporting your manager in ensuring that patient flow is met within the Endoscopy Department.

Main Duties

• The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinaryteam delivering a range of designated tasks/duties of a clinical and non-clinical nature including personal compassionate care to patients, working within agreed policy and procedures.
• Responsible for the moving and handling of patients between the department, wards and other relevant departments.
• Responsible for the transport of medical equipment, specimens, linen, beds, blood products, hazardous substances, drugs and fluids between the Endoscopy Department and relevant service areas.
• Cleaning of clinical areas as necessary within the department.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will work as part of the multidisciplinary team delivering a range of designated tasks/duties of a clinical and non- clinical nature including personal compassionate care to patients, working within agreed policy and procedures. Responsible for the moving and handling of patients between the department, wards and other relevant departments. Responsible for the transport of medical equipment, specimens, linen, beds, blood products, hazardous substances, drugs and fluids between the Endoscopy Department and relevant service areas. Cleaning of clinical areas as necessary within the department. The post holder will work under the supervision of the NMC/AHP Registrant at all times, who holds delegated accountability for the work designated.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

• Confidentiality understanding of Information Governance
• Knowledge and understanding of Health and Safety
• Knowledge and understanding of current healthcare issue's

Qualifications

• Willingness to undertake the Care Certificate education and training package
• Willingness to undertake Functional skills level 2 Maths & English if not already qualified at GCSE or equivalent level in Maths & English

Experience

• Experience of Care

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.