Ward Porter

Practice Plus Group; West of England; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private pension

Training & development

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Practice Plus Group in Bristol is seeking a Ward Porter to support safe patient and goods transfers across the hospital. The role is full-time (37.5 hours) with a flexible shift pattern between 7am and 9pm.

You will accompany patients to theatre and recovery, assist with moving equipment and oxygen cylinders, and help maintain a clean, safe environment. A caring, clear communicator with basic education and a year of relevant experience is welcomed, alongside a commitment to health and safety.

Qualifications

• Good standard of basic education.
• 1 year in a similar position/caring background.
• Moving and handling of patients.
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements with regard to storage of oxygen etc.

Responsibilities

• Safely transfer patients and accompany them to theatre, recovery and transport on discharge.
• Move and handle patients and equipment; communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Assist with transfer of goods: accept deliveries, store boxes, remove rubbish.
• Assist with medical gas management and oxygen cylinder handling; follow safety guidelines.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Empathy

Prioritisation

Work under pressure

Safety awareness

Education

Basic education

Job description

About The Role

Ward Porter

Emersosn Green, Bristol.

• £24,784.50 per year
• Full-time 37.5 hours per week
• 25 days annual leave +Bank holidays
• Private pension with Employer contributions.
• Continuous training and development.

Hours: Flexible shift pattern between 7am and 9pm.

To provide the safe and efficient transfer of patients and goods around the Hospital as required and to work as part of the Hospital Team to provide a safe and caring environment in line with patients needs

• To accompany patients to and from the theatre and recovery, radiology department and down to transport on discharge.
• The post holder will be in constant contact with patients, relatives, staff and visitors; many of whom will be worried and apprehensive. A porter must be able to communicate in a clear and precise manner, as the transfer of accurate information is essential to patient safety and the smooth running of the department.

The Ward Porter will also be actively involved with following:

Transfer of Goods

• To accept deliveries, ensure boxes are stored appropriately and rubbish removed.

Medical Gas Management

• Assist with the maintenance and use of CD size Oxygen cylinders on the ward; exchanging empty cylinders when full, checking for leaks and rectifying problems.
• Follow Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring that cylinders are transported safely and stored securely in the designated bed holder, wheelchair holder or trolley.

What we'll look for in you

Qualifications

• Good standard of basic education.

Experience

• 1 year in a similar position/ caring background.
• Moving and handling of patients
• Knowledge of health and safety requirements with regard to storage of oxygen etc.

Skills and Knowledge

• Good communication skills verbal/written
• Ability to work with the wider caring team.
• Demonstrates common sense
• Sensitivity and empathy with people
• Ability to appreciate the needs of others
• Ability to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload

We will contact all shortlisted candidates but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.