Porter Endoscopy

NHS; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare provider as a Porter in Worcester, where you will be part of a compassionate team dedicated to delivering excellent patient care. This part-time role involves various portering duties and requires good organizational skills. You will assist in maintaining records and handle challenging situations with professionalism. If you are committed to patient-centered care and have experience in a similar environment, we want you on our team.

Benefits

Flexible Working

Qualifications

• Portering experience in an NHS or similar environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out the full range of portering duties.
• Respond to tasks from the Endoscopy department.
• Conduct patient risk assessments.

Skills

Organizational Skills

Education

Good Basic Education

Job description

Go back Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust

Porter Endoscopy

The closing date is 25 May 2025

• We are looking for a Porter willing to go the extra mile to ensure compassionate and excellent patient-focused care is always delivered. This is a part-time role, 25 hours per week. The successful candidates will join our friendly and dynamic team.
• For further information, contact Sister Aireen Jalipa (WRH) on 01905 763333 Ext 39490/30919.

Main duties of the job

Key Duties:

1. Carry out the full range of portering duties.
2. Respond to tasks allocated by the Endoscopy department in line with department procedures.
3. Move items of furniture/equipment within the department.
4. Visually and verbally risk-assess every patient prior to carrying out any clinical investigation.
5. Assist with maintaining daily records and statistics of clinical activity.
6. Occasional exposure to distressing circumstances, e.g., vulnerable/aggressive patients and during mortuary duties.
7. Receive and report verbal and written communication, including responding to a bleep, answering the telephone, taking messages, and keeping records for the departmental database.
8. Respond promptly to job allocations from the Endoscopy department.
9. Perform minor maintenance and clean equipment to meet departmental infection control standards.
10. Undergo training when required to stay updated with new equipment and technology.
11. Report any untoward events or uncertainties to a senior team member.
12. Adhere to all Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust and departmental policies and procedures.
13. Perform any other duties appropriate to the grade, as instructed by the Head of Department.

About us

Our purpose is simple - Putting Patients First. We are looking for exceptional colleagues who can help us achieve this.

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust is a large acute and specialised hospital trust providing a range of local and specialised services across three sites in Kidderminster, Redditch, and Worcester.

Our workforce of over 7,000 staff is recognized for delivering good and outstanding patient-centered care. You could be part of our team.

We are committed to recruiting the best people to work with us to achieve our Vision - working in partnership to provide the best healthcare for our communities, leading and supporting our teams to move forward. Our 4ward behaviours underpin our daily work and are central to our culture.

Our objectives include:

• Best services for local people
• Best experience of care and outcomes for our patients
• Best use of resources
• Best people

Our Clinical Services Strategy outlines our future vision for the Trust, hospitals, services, and our role within the wider health and care system.

We are proud to have achieved Timewise accreditation, demonstrating our commitment to flexible working as a flex-positive employer.

Job responsibilities

Carry out the full range of portering duties, respond to tasks from the Endoscopy department, move equipment, and conduct patient risk assessments. Maintain records and handle distressing situations appropriately.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good basic education with the ability to accurately complete documentation; good organisational skills.
• Portering experience in an NHS or similar environment.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975. A DBS check will be required to screen for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Worcestershire Acute Hospitals NHS Trust