Hospital Porter & Patient Transport Specialist

East Lancashire Hospitals Nhs Trust; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for a portering and domestic role. You will assist with patient movement, general cleaning, waste management, and related duties across several hospital sites. You will wear appropriate PPE and follow Trust policies and procedures.

The role requires basic numeracy, a driving licence, and a professional approach to patient care and teamwork within a busy NHS environment.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Driving Licence.
• Experience in healthcare environment desirable.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with hospital staff, the public and colleagues across the Trust.
• Carry out safe Patient Movement.
• Wear correct uniform and PPE in line with Trust Policies.
• Carry out cleaning duties in a hospital environment.
• Delivery and collection of meal trolleys and provisions.
• Carry out mortuary duties in line with Standing Operating Procedures.
• Change, handle and replace medical gas cylinders in line with Trust Policy.
• Removal and disposal of waste in accordance with the Waste Disposal Policy.
• Observe safe working methods under Health and Safety at Work Act 1974 with risk assessments.

Skills

Basic numeracy

Driving Licence

Customer care

Job description

University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust is hiring for a portering and domestic role. You will assist with patient movement, general cleaning, waste management, and related duties across several hospital sites. You will wear appropriate PPE and follow Trust policies and procedures.

The role requires basic numeracy, a driving licence, and a professional approach to patient care and teamwork within a busy NHS environment.