Hospital Porter

Job summaryTo work in one of the dedicated pool porter posts in the porters'' roster, providing a comprehensive hospital portering service.Duties include transfer of patients between wards and departments, equipment, consumables, catering products and trolleys, mail, case notes, specimens, medical gases, linen and furniture.Main duties of the jobMove patients by bed, trolley and wheelchair as directed by department staff in accordance with agreed procedures. Move case request forms, specimens, medicines, equipment, furniture and other items between wards and departments in line with agreed procedures. Respond to non-scheduled task instructions from the Helpdesk via the handheld device. Ensure non-scheduled task response and completion times are recorded on the handheld device. Report any issues with or delays to the task so that a full audit trail is maintained.Job responsibilities Assist with the transportation of patients from the wards and day surgery unitsTo communicate with all patients that are being transported within the hospital in a sensitive and tactful manner, whilst building a ensuring they understand any instructions to maintain their safety whilst being transportedTransport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental proceduresUndertake errand duties as and when required by the portering teamsTo comply with specific instructions and working patterns when based in a particular departmentMaintain high standards of infection ..... full job details .....