Job summary
We have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and friendly individual to join our team of Porters at Wansbeck General Hospital.
This post is part-time - equating to 18.75 hrs per week and the current rota for this position is predominantly night shifts.
The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.
Main duties of the job
- To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
- The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc.
- The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
- The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.
- Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
- Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.
- Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
- The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
- The preparation of deceased patients for mortuary viewing, out of normal hours, to a high standard as specified in exceptional circumstances i.e. road traffic accidents etc. where appropriate.
- The safekeeping of deceased valuables from mortuary to ECC department safe or cashiers office, in accordance with procedures where appropriate.
- To carry a bleep in the absence of the Head or Charge-hand Porter and instruct porters in their daily issues.
- To assist in the training of all new portering staff.
- Changing medical gas cylinders and manifolds.
- Driving, cleaning, refueling and maintaining records of the hospital vehicles and delivery of goods and equipment as required.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.
- Responding to fire or intruder alarms on site.
About us
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
- The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc.
- The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
- The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.
- Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
- Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.
- Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
- The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
- To meet and escort the Fire Brigade following fire alarms and to act as a Fire Marshall as required.
- The preparation of deceased patients for mortuary viewing, out of normal hours, to a high standard as specified in exceptional circumstances i.e. road traffic accidents etc. where appropriate.
- The safekeeping of deceased valuables from mortuary to ECC department safe or cashiers office, in accordance with procedures where appropriate.
- To carry a bleep in the absence of the Head or Charge-hand Porter and instruct porters in their daily issues.
- To assist in the training of all new portering staff.
- Provide cover for the telephone operator in the event of breaks, holiday and to secure areas and operation of CCTV as required
- Changing medical gas cylinders and manifolds.
- Driving, cleaning, refuelling and maintaining records of the hospital vehicles and delivery of goods and equipment as required.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.
- Responding to fire or intruder alarms on site.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.
- The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc.
- The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.
- The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.
- Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
- Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.
- Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
- The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
- To meet and escort the Fire Brigade following fire alarms and to act as a Fire Marshall as required.
- The preparation of deceased patients for mortuary viewing, out of normal hours, to a high standard as specified in exceptional circumstances i.e. road traffic accidents etc. where appropriate.
- The safekeeping of deceased valuables from mortuary to ECC department safe or cashiers office, in accordance with procedures where appropriate.
- To carry a bleep in the absence of the Head or Charge-hand Porter and instruct porters in their daily issues.
- To assist in the training of all new portering staff.
- Provide cover for the telephone operator in the event of breaks, holiday and to secure areas and operation of CCTV as required
- Changing medical gas cylinders and manifolds.
- Driving, cleaning, refuelling and maintaining records of the hospital vehicles and delivery of goods and equipment as required.
- Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management.
- Responding to fire or intruder alarms on site.
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Person Specification
Other requirements
Essential
- You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role
Qualifications / Experience
Essential
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Desirable
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
