Porter - Royal Preston Hospital

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Preston; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Preston is seeking a Porter to support patient transfers and perform various portering duties. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism and flexibility, ensuring dignity and safety for patients. This role is vital for the efficient running of the hospital and offers development opportunities in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Varied development opportunities

Opportunity to learn new skills

Qualifications

• Demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism.
• Be flexible in approach and able to use initiative to plan workload and resolve problems.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered service within a busy hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Support patient transfers and provide general portering duties across wards and departments.
• Carry out ad hoc driving requests as required.
• Assist with security issues as needed.
• Collect samples and transport linen, waste, and other items in a timely and safe manner.
• Provide postal services and support to wards and departments.
• Ensure dignity and safety for patients during transfers and movements.

Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Patient-centered service

Job description

Overview

So many people want to join us to work as a Porter, we want the very best. As a porter, you play an invaluable role supporting the day to day running of our hospital. You will help directly with supporting patients moving to different parts of the hospital, often when they are at their most vulnerable. You\u0027re reassuring and friendly demeanour can really make a difference to the patient experience.

It is not simply transporting patients between different wards and departments; it also includes a variety of duties such as sample collection, the transportation of linen, removal of domestic and clinical waste, postal services, security duties and driving duties. It\u0027s a busy and active role that is extremely satisfying and fulfilling. We are a 24/7, 365 days a year service, completing up to 15,000 tasks a month. You will join a dedicated and professional portering team that works hard together to deliver an efficient service we are extremely proud of.

To learn more about the role, watch a short video from Jake, one of our porters: Video(opens in new tab). The portering team provides front-line support to all wards and departments within the Trust. You will be responsible for supporting patient transfers, carrying out all general portering duties, occasional ad hoc driving requests and assisting with security issues as required.

Responsibilities

• Support patient transfers and provide general portering duties across wards and departments.
• Carry out ad hoc driving requests as required.
• Assist with security issues as needed.
• Collect samples and transport linen, waste, and other items in a timely and safe manner.
• Provide postal services and support to wards and departments.
• Ensure dignity and safety for patients during transfers and movements.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism.
• Be flexible in approach and able to use initiative to plan workload and resolve problems.
• Commitment to delivering patient-centered service within a busy hospital environment.

Benefits and Development

We provide varied development opportunities, opportunities to learn new skills, and the chance to work with colleagues from different roles to build skills and enhance your career path. You will gain experience working in a hospital setting and contribute to improving patient care and the overall patient experience.