Porter | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Lancaster is seeking a Portering Staff member to ensure efficient movement of patients and manage essential cleaning responsibilities. The role requires adherence to Trust Policies and requires a basic level of competence in routine tasks. Candidates will be expected to carry out waste management and assist in patient transport. A vibrant work environment with opportunities for ongoing professional development awaits the right individual. The closing date for applications is 31 Dec 2025.

Benefits

A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community

Cutting-edge facilities and technology

Opportunities for continuous professional development

A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

Qualifications

• Basic level of competence needed for routine portering and domestic activities.
• Ability to follow Trust Policies and Operational Procedures.
• Effective communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and efficient patient movement.
• Perform waste management and delivery tasks.
• Carry out cleaning duties in a hospital environment.

Job description

Overview

The post holder is required to undertake routine portering and domestic activities, which are task driven, and which require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time under the direction of the Patient Environment Services at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. These tasks need to be in line with the National Cleaning Standards, department standing Operational Procedures and Trust Policies. The role focuses on ensuring a timely and efficient patient movement whilst providing excellent levels of customer care.

Responsibilities

• Patient movement
• Gas exchanges
• Waste management
• Patient Transport
• Furniture movement
• Delivery and collection of post
• Adhoc duties
• Safe Patient Movement
• Wear correct uniform and PPE in line with Trust Policies
• Carry out cleaning duties in a hospital environment
• Report and removal of any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and décor
• 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 the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, using relevant risk assessments and standing operating procedures
• Delivery and collection of meal trolleys and provisions
• Collect and deliver of appropriate blood products in line with standard operating procedures
• Make sure all equipment is in a good clean order and report any faults
• Required to attend any relevant training courses including all mandatory training, applicable to the position
• Cleaning of internal and external windows, doors and glazing when requested
• Maintain professional standards in behaviour and attitudes at all times
• Perform assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy
• Provide appropriate equipment and assistance in the event of fire, trauma and cardiac arrest with minimal delay through association with emergency response teams
• Carry and participate with communication devices
• Perform all Helipad duties in line with standard operating procedures
• Delivering and collection of stores and cages, ensure safe and secure handling of stores, items using appropriate equipment
• Collection and delivery of samples, specimens, mail, provisions, pharmaceutical products
• Appropriate driving duties and safe storing and possession of vehicle keys, in line with Trust policy
• Safe collection and delivery of notes containing patient records to the relevant department as per Caldicot guidelines
• Ensure that the buildings which come under our designation are secure overnight, in line with lock up/down Trust wide policy where appropriate
• Savekeeping and timely delivery and collection of mail and confidential paperwork throughout the site
• Daily checking and maintenance of vehicles in line with Standing Operating Procedure
• Any other duties which are requested by your Supervisors/Managers as appropriate to the band of the post

Benefits

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

Locations

We operate from three main hospitals – Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal – as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

The three main hospitals provide a range of services including full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services. All offer planned care such as outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case, and inpatient surgery. Community outreach services and diagnostics are also provided across Morecambe Bay.

Communication and Meetings

Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with a range of hospital staff, the public and colleagues across the Trust, and attend monthly staff meetings.

Closing date

This advert closes on Wednesday 31 Dec 2025.