Theatre Porter

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust; Aylesbury; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS benefits

Learning and development opportunities

Generous annual leave

Job summary

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust is seeking a Portering Support Worker to assist in safe transportation of equipment, medical records, meals, specimens and linen within and around the operating theatre. You will visit Stores, Histology, Pharmacy, ICU and EBME to ensure smooth running of the department.

You'll work as part of a team, with training provided for moving and handling, and will support theatre staff across flexible shifts in a permanent role that offers NHS benefits and

Qualifications

• Previous portering experience preferably in Healthcare environment.
• Previous experience in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the transportation of equipment, medical records, mail, meals, specimens and linen outside of the Theatre environment.
• Visit Stores, Histology, Pharmacy, ICU and EBME to support theatre and transport operations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Team player

Flexible working

Job description

To provide and assist in a safe transportation service for all patients coming to, from and within the operating theatre.

In addition the post holder will perform other duties wherever necessary, which enable the smooth running of the department.

To maintain a clean and safe environment at all times and also ensure all necessary equipment is available for use on the theatre trolleys

Main duties of the job

Assist with the transportation of all types of equipment, medical records, mail, meals, specimens and linen outside of the Theatre environment. This will involve visiting other areas of the hospital including Stores, Histology, Pharmacy, ICU and EBME

Assist the Theatre personnel whenever possible within your own sphere of competence. Provide assistance with Moving and Handling within the Theatre Department, when appropriately trained to do so. All necessary training will be provided

About us

Listen to why colleagues think we are a great place to work! - BHT - A great place to work (buckshealthcare.nhs.uk)

What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

• As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
• We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
• We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

• We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
• As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
• Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
• A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

• Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
• Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
• Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on [e-mail] quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

EXPERIENCE

• Previous portering experience preferably in Healthcare environment
• Previous experience in healthcare

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

• Good Verbal and written communication skills in English
• Willing to work as part of a team
• Able to work flexible shifts

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

£25,272 a yearper annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time,Part-time,Job share,Flexible working