Theatre Patient Transporter & Equipment Aide

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited is seeking a Theatre Porter to support the Operating Department’s day-to-day operations. The post involves facilitating timely movement of patients between wards and the Operating Department, and assisting with movement and maintenance of equipment and materials within the hospital.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth department functioning and patient care.

Responsibilities

• Transport of patients between the Wards, Theatre Reception Areas and Post Anaesthetic Care Units.
• Transfer of patients between beds / trolleys and theatre operating tables.
• Preparation and checking of all theatre trolleys to ensure they are fit for use.
• To assist in general cleaning within the department and maintain operating trolley storage areas in a clean and tidy manner.
• Monitoring of levels of medical gas cylinders and changing when required.
• To provide a messenger and delivery service both within the department and to ensure effective communication with other departments.
• To collect and transfer specimens to the Pathology Laboratory as and when directed to do so.
• Collect blood as and when required.
• Collect any items required from other departments within the hospital as and when required.
• Check used linen bags in changing rooms and change as and when necessary.
• Demonstrate a caring manner towards patients at all times and after training has been provided assist with moving and handling of patients as and when necessary.
• Collect equipment belonging to the department from wards and other areas.

Job description

Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited is seeking a Theatre Porter to support the Operating Department’s day-to-day operations. The post involves facilitating timely movement of patients between wards and the Operating Department, and assisting with movement and maintenance of equipment and materials within the hospital.

You will be part of a multidisciplinary team, contributing to smooth department functioning and patient care.