Bank Porter (SSL)
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
The closing date is 04 October 2024
Job summary
The role of Porter provides a vital role in the hospital, moving patients as well as patient care related items around the hospital, and providing support during emergency and security incidents. Some work will be of a routine nature, such as Pharmacy runs, but much of the work is ad-hoc. As many of the tasks involve patient contact, members of the Portering team need to have a friendly nature and excellent communications skills and be able to prioritise work according to the needs of the hospital.
Main duties of the job
Respond to reactive jobs within agreed response times
Complete routine jobs at agreed time
The need to prioritise work according to the immediate needs of the Hospital.
To react as necessary in a Fire or Security incident.
To use initiative when responding to emergencies: Cardiac; Paediatric; Trauma and Stroke.
To be the lead expert when lifting fallen patients using the hover jack.
Aware of the necessity of frequent exposure to dirt, dust and smells
About us
As an organisation, Somerset NHS Foundation Trust offers employees a wide range of benefits including flexible working, NHS pension scheme, generous annual leave allowance and a commitment to career development.You will be eligible for our Blue Light Card and a wide range of NHS exclusive shopping & leisure discounts.We are proud of our skilled, diverse workforce and as an inclusive employer we welcome applications from all backgrounds.Working in Somerset enables you to enjoy the idyllic countryside, areas of outstanding beauty and stunning coastlines whilst still only being a stone's throw away from bustling city centres like Bristol, Bath and Exeter and only two hours away from London.There are excellent educational facilities in the area and, when compared to other regions, house prices are reasonable.Somerset offers the countryside and the cosmopolitan -- there is truly something for everyone!
Date posted
24 September 2024
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£22,383 a year Pro rata
Contract
Bank
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
184-OL-BA-634
Job locations
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
Employer details
Employer name
Somerset NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Yeovil District Hospital
Higher Kingston
Yeovil
Somerset
BA21 4AT
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