Job summary
The Decontamination Services Department is looking to recruit hard working, enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join their team. The position of porter offers successful candidates the opportunity work within a well-established and friendly team and train in all aspects of decontamination and sterile logistics.
The Decontamination Department is responsible for the provision of decontamination and sterilisation services to surgical theatres, endoscopy, outpatient departments and clinics/wards of the Trust. The successful candidate will be required to work in all areas of the hospital and full training will be providedAt Bedford Hospital are main priority is to deliver safe and high quality care to our patient. The care we would want for our loved ones and ourselves. We are aiming for our organisation to be the best place to work with the right staff, in the right roles to ensure we deliver exceptional patient care and experience.
Main duties of the job
The Decontamination Services at Bedford Hospital which includes Sterile Services and Endoscopy has a vacancy for an Endoscopy Porter. This is part time position of 28 1/2 hours per week, working every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8am till 6pm.
To provide effective and efficient collection and distribution service for surgical theatre equipment, flexible endoscopes and other reusable devices for use in direct patient care.
To provide support to decontamination staff by ensuring that materials for decontamination are; readily available in all work areas, storage facilities are kept well stocked, materials are received, stored correctly and maintained in a clean and tidy condition.
The Decontamination Department is responsible for providing comprehensive decontamination services to the Trust. The post holder will develop effective working relationships with departmental colleagues and internal stakeholders.
About us
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.
You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.
Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.
All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.
Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collect used/contaminated items from wards and departments and return to SSD/Endoscopy for decontamination
- Ensure trolleys for transporting instruments are regularly cleaned, maintained and prepared for use, and any repairs or replacements are reported to the appropriate personnel.
- Be familiar with the location/destination of all instruments and understand the importance of accuracy needed in this task
- To contribute to maintaining the safety and security of patients/clients, staff and the care of the environment.
- To work as part of the Decontamination Services team establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all the members of the multidisciplinary team, patients/clients and visitors.
- Receiving information over the telephone in an effective and concise manner to an appropriate person.
- Report any potential dangerous equipment/situation within the department/hospital to an appropriate senior member of staff.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties that may be required to ensure the smooth running and efficient delivery of the service.
- Develop communication skills that will enable relevant information to be obtained and referred when necessary.
- Participate in the transfer of sterile/highly disinfected items to allocated storage items within the theatre complex.
The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Collect used/contaminated items from wards and departments and return to SSD/Endoscopy for decontamination
- Ensure trolleys for transporting instruments are regularly cleaned, maintained and prepared for use, and any repairs or replacements are reported to the appropriate personnel.
- Be familiar with the location/destination of all instruments and understand the importance of accuracy needed in this task
- To contribute to maintaining the safety and security of patients/clients, staff and the care of the environment.
- To work as part of the Decontamination Services team establishing and maintaining professional relationships with all the members of the multidisciplinary team, patients/clients and visitors.
- Receiving information over the telephone in an effective and concise manner to an appropriate person.
- Report any potential dangerous equipment/situation within the department/hospital to an appropriate senior member of staff.
- Carry out any other reasonable duties that may be required to ensure the smooth running and efficient delivery of the service.
- Develop communication skills that will enable relevant information to be obtained and referred when necessary.
- Participate in the transfer of sterile/highly disinfected items to allocated storage items within the theatre complex.
The list of responsibilities above, are key primary requirements for the role, however, additional duties may be required to ensure patient and employee safety is met.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Communication skills -verbal and written
Experience
Desirable
- Previous porter experience in Decontamination Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic I.T Skills
- Customer service skills
- Able to undertake walking long distances and manoeuvre heavy trolleys
- Planning & Time Management
- Health & Safety awareness
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Good Communication skills -verbal and written
Experience
Desirable
- Previous porter experience in Decontamination Services
Knowledge
Essential
- Basic I.T Skills
- Customer service skills
- Able to undertake walking long distances and manoeuvre heavy trolleys
- Planning & Time Management
- Health & Safety awareness
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
