Porter

NHS Professionals; England; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A flexible healthcare staffing agency in the UK is seeking a Porter to manage the transfer of patients and goods within the hospital setting. The role requires attention to detail and an ability to handle physical demands. Successful candidates will enjoy flexible work options with opportunities for training and development in a supportive community environment.

Benefits

Flexible work options

Weekly pay

Access to training and development

Qualifications

• Must be happy to work in a fast-paced physical role.
• Trained in Manual Handling.
• Good understanding of spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

• Provide portering and messenger services including patient transfers.
• Collect and deliver various goods including drugs and medical items.
• Ensure proper handling of waste according to procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good understanding of spoken and written English

Ability to handle physical workload

Trained in Manual Handling

Job description

Job Title: Porter

Trust: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust

Location: Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Road, Reading RG1 5AN

Shift Pattern: Monday-Sunday - various shifts between on rota basis (7am-7pm, 10pm-6am)

Pay: £12.51ph

About the Trust

Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest general hospital foundation trusts in the country and the main provider of acute and specialist care services for West Berkshire. With seven sites, the Trust employs approximately 6,500 staff and serves a population of around 1,000,000 people.

Job Duties

• Provide a portering and messenger service, including the transfer of patients and visitors between wards and departments including A&E admissions to wards and transfers between A&E, X-ray and wards.
• Collect and deliver a range of goods including drugs, bloods, furniture, feed bottles, case notes, specimens, x-rays and medical gas cylinders.
• Responsible for the regular and sufficient removal of general, recycling and clinical waste.
• Ensure all waste streams are segregated, handled, and disposed of in line with the site requirements.
• Comply with the health and safety procedures when moving waste around the site.
• Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received.

What we're looking for

• Happy to be in a fast-paced physical role
• Eye for detail
• A good understanding of spoken and written English
• Trained in Manual Handling

The benefits we can offer you in return

• Putting People in Places to Care - be part of the NHSP community, by joining the bank and caring for patients with a team of people from all walks of life.
• Weekly pay to give you access to your wages more quickly.
• First choice of shifts/placements at the Trust of your choice over agencies.
• Our team is always happy to help - access our support line any time.
• Working options to suit your lifestyle - being on the bank gives you the flexibility to work the shifts you want or choose fixed term placements.
• Training and development opportunities via the Trust and NHSP's own academy.
• Explore different wards, keep your skills up to date whilst gaining vital experience.
• Being part of the NHSP Community means you'll get access to member activities such as member of the month, member appreciation week, key date giveaways, webinar series and much more.

Who are NHS Professionals

NHS Professionals is a flexible staff bank, owned by the Department of Health, our purpose is to provide you with the autonomy to decide when, how, and where you want to work. Supporting your lifestyle and making you feel part of the team and community. Offering you flexible work or alternatively fixed term placements.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts or fixed term placements across any of our client Trusts in England