We are looking for a Hospital Porter (12 Month Fix-Term) to join our Portering team. 

The role of the department is to facilitate the smooth running of the Hospital by providing general portering services to all departments. 

Some of the duties and responsibilities of the post include:

  • Maintaining a high standard of personal appearance, hygiene and politeness at all times to patients, staff and visitors.
  • Escorting and assisting patients with their baggage on their admission and discharge to and from reception/waiting area and the wards.
  • Conveying patients on trolleys to and from the wards, operating department and X-Ray department.
  • Conveying patients in wheelchairs to department for diagnostic examinations and/or treatment.
  • Sorting all incoming consultant mail and file in consultant folders as required.
  • Collecting consultant folders from outpatients and file in consultant cabinet as required.
  • When carrying the “porters bleep” react immediately to the cardiac arrest bleep and undertake the duties assigned.

 

Requirements

 

Qualifications:

  • Standard Educational qualifications
  • 5 GCSE’s or equivalent desirable
  • Basic computer skills desirable

Knowledge:

  • Full Driving Licence is required
  • Customer care
  • Health and safety standards

Experience:

  • 6+ months in a similar role and/or environment
  • Previous Porter experience desirable

 

 

Status

12 Month Fix-Term

Hours

40 hours per week

Rate

Competitive 

 

For a full Job description click here

Should you wish to apply for the position, please send your CV to Human Resources at [email protected]

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