Patient Environment & Facilities Porter

EAST LANCASHIRE HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare organization seeks a dedicated individual for routine portering and domestic duties, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards. Responsibilities include patient movement, cleaning duties, and effective communication with hospital staff. Ideal candidates will possess basic literacy skills, previous manual handling experience, and a driving license. This role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant healthcare community committed to inclusion and professional development.

Benefits

A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community

Cutting‑edge facilities and technology

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a diverse range of people.
• Flexibility in approach to work patterns is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out safe Patient Movement and wear correct uniform and PPE.
• Report and remove damaged furniture and equipment.
• Change and dispose of medical gas cylinders in line with Trust Policy.
• Deliver and collect meal trolleys and blood products as required.

Skills

Basic numeracy and literacy skills

Previous operational manual handling experience

Ability to deal with information sensitively

Flexibility in approach to work patterns

Driving Licence

Job description

A prominent healthcare organization seeks a dedicated individual for routine portering and domestic duties, ensuring adherence to safety and operational standards. Responsibilities include patient movement, cleaning duties, and effective communication with hospital staff. Ideal candidates will possess basic literacy skills, previous manual handling experience, and a driving license. This role offers the chance to be part of a vibrant healthcare community committed to inclusion and professional development.