Porter

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

To provide a comprehensive portering service for the Hotel Services department at Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust.

To ensure safe movement of patients, equipment, furniture, waste, laundry, notes, specimens etc around the Trust sites and ensure equipment is cleaned and monitored for any faults.

Work alongside patients, visitors and colleagues in a polite and courteous manner and to participate in the onsite courier service around the Trust sites.

Main duties of the job

To ensure equipment is cleaned and monitored for any faults.

To work alongside patients, visitors and colleagues in a polite and courteous manner.

To participate in the trusts courier service to include community sites.

About us

Working with colleagues in a friendly and supportive team where everyone has the opportunity to be the best they can be and ensures that our diverse experiences are valued and respected.

Supporting our patients, staff and visitors, in maintaining a safe and healthy environment for all

Why work with us

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-5643269-E&A

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that patients are moved around the hospital in a safe and professional manner by whatever means (Stretcher, Wheelchair, Trolley etc.)

To ensure that items such as mail, patient notes, waste, laundry, medical gas cylinders and laboratory specimens are collected and delivered safely around the Trust sites with appropriate handling equipment.

Deliver hospital supply cages to wards and departments and collect and return empty cages

To maintain daily vehicle sheets and submit to supervisor and maintain cleanliness of vehicles

To ensure that the departments equipment i.e. trolleys, wheelchairs, bed movers etc. are cleaned regularly and any faults are reported to the supervisor immediately.

To ensure that Wheelchairs and Trolleys are cleaned/disinfected between patients as necessary

To provide a portering service to the residential areas regarding delivery and sorting of mail, linen rubbish dirty laundry, movement of furniture, stores and equipment etc.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To ensure that patients are moved around the hospital in a safe and professional manner by whatever means (Stretcher, Wheelchair, Trolley etc.)

To ensure that items such as mail, patient notes, waste, laundry, medical gas cylinders and laboratory specimens are collected and delivered safely around the Trust sites with appropriate handling equipment.

Deliver hospital supply cages to wards and departments and collect and return empty cages

To maintain daily vehicle sheets and submit to supervisor and maintain cleanliness of vehicles

To ensure that the departments equipment i.e. trolleys, wheelchairs, bed movers etc. are cleaned regularly and any faults are reported to the supervisor immediately.

To ensure that Wheelchairs and Trolleys are cleaned/disinfected between patients as necessary

To provide a portering service to the residential areas regarding delivery and sorting of mail, linen rubbish dirty laundry, movement of furniture, stores and equipment etc.

Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post
  • Full Driving License

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at all levels, including staff, patients, visitors and students
  • Team working skills
  • Ability to work independently and to prioritise work
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to maintain a patient, calm and methodical approach when undertaking multiple tasks within a busy hospital environment
  • Enthusiastic, approachable and confident

Desirable

  • Working in a hospital environment or hotel services environment
Person Specification

Qualifications and training

Essential

  • Basic numeracy and literacy skills
  • Willingness to undertake training relevant to the post
  • Full Driving License

Knowledge and experience

Essential

  • Ability to communicate at all levels, including staff, patients, visitors and students
  • Team working skills
  • Ability to work independently and to prioritise work
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Ability to maintain a patient, calm and methodical approach when undertaking multiple tasks within a busy hospital environment
  • Enthusiastic, approachable and confident

Desirable

  • Working in a hospital environment or hotel services environment

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


Employer's website

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

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Manager

Lucy Woodward

lucy.woodward3@nhs.net

07775031465

Date posted

25 September 2023

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£22,383 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

388-5643269-E&A

Job locations

Torbay Hospital

Torquay

TQ2 7AA


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