Porter

Temple B'nai Abraham; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider based in Bridgend is seeking Porters responsible for patient and material movement. The role includes driving duties when necessary and ensuring outdoor areas are kept litter-free. Candidates should be prepared for physically demanding tasks and willing to follow departmental procedures. This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the efficient operation of healthcare services.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Plan collection and delivery of articles as directed.
• Driving duties as required.
• Deliver urgent medical records to departments.

Job description

Overview

Porters are responsible for carrying out the duties of patient and materials movement, ensuring that outside areas are kept litter free. They may be requested to work in any location which is part of the Health Board and act as a vehicle driver when required. The provision of linen services and receipt and delivery of supplies will also apply if applicable to the area / site the porter is assigned to.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Carry out specific duties appropriate to the portering functions in individual departments ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed.
• Plan collection and delivery of articles as directed by departmental head when providing cover in R&D.
• Driving duties as required.
• Plan and organise accurate and timely daily delivery and collection of mail when working in post room.
• Deliver urgent medical records to departments as requested.
• Undertake a variety of physically demanding tasks.
• Ensure that the following duties are completed in accordance with Trust, Departmental and statutory procedures.
• Collect Transfusion blood for all wards and departments.
• Ordering taxis at main entrance for patients on request.