Porter Care Support Worker

Job summary

We require an enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Porter to join our team at Rotherham NHS Trust. Here we specialise in orthopaedics, gynaecology, urology, general surgery, ENT, ophthalmology and emergency surgery including maternity. Working Monday to Sunday for elective and emergency surgery. To support the operating department multidisciplinary team, and under supervision, contribute towards the care of the patients. The post holder will be required to deliver a range of designated duties of a clinical and non clinical nature including personal compassionate care to patients, working within agreed policy and procedures. Responsible for moving and handling of patients between the department, wards, and other relevant departments. Responsible for the transport of medical equipment, specimens, linen, beds, blood products, hazardous substances, drugs and fluids between the theatres and relevant service users. Cleaning of clinical areas as necessary within the department.

Main duties of the job

Working under the direct supervision of the registered nurse/AHP, knowing what is expected of you, not working outside your role, following reasonable requests and instructions within your work which may include chaperone of patients, transfer of goods and equipment between departments.

Working within agreed competencies and boundaries.

Treating patients and colleagues as individuals respecting their values and behaviours of the Trust.

Focusing on the patient and tasks you are delegated to undertake.

Work collaboratively with colleagues with good clear communication both verbal, written and virtual.

Be able to provide basic life support and maintain competence.

Understanding of how to report an incident or near miss, safe practice with the use of equipment in your role including movement and handling of patients.

Understanding of patient confidentiality

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham.

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall.

But dont just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making.

All of our 5,100 colleagues are key to our improvement journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence.

Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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Employer details

Employer name

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Employer's website

https://www.therotherhamft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

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