An opportunity has arisen for a Bank Porter to work within our Portering Department at Cannock Chase Hospital. Working as part of the Team.
We are looking for enthusiastic self-motivated people who can work well on their own and as part of a team. You will be able to work in a specific area or, if you prefer, can be trained to work in a number of areas.
A Bank Porter is an ideal opportunity to gain experience of working in a hospital environment. This knowledge and experience can be helpful when permanent positions become available.
You must have a flexible approach to work hours and to meet the demands of the job; this flexibility is something that you may also find suits your needs.
All training and uniform will be provided.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive portering service to the Cannock Chase Hospital, showing care and compassion at all times with excellent communication skills.
Job responsibilities
1. To collect post from wards, sort the post, and deliver to appropriate areas of the Trust.
2. To collect deceased patients from the ward and take them to the Mortuary and complete the appropriate documentation.
3. To arrange viewing of deceased patients in the Mortuary out of hours in extreme situations in accordance with hospital policy.
4. To move patients in the Trust on beds, chairs, and trolleys on request.
5. To collect clinical and non-clinical waste from designated ward areas.
6. To collect dirty laundry from designated ward areas.
7. To replace medical gases on wards as requested, taking the empty gas cylinders back to the designated holding stores.
8. To deliver pharmacy products to wards as per schedules.
9. To move equipment and furniture around the site on request.
10. To change gas manifold banks as necessary.
11. The Porter will transfer the patients between beds, trolleys, chairs, X Ray, and CT tables.
12. To respond to fast track requests.
13. To carry personal radio and pager.
14. To be proficient in the use of patient slides.
15. To be responsible for the care of patients during transportation to and from wards and departments on beds, stretchers, and chairs.
16. To supply and connect patients to an oxygen supply prior to moving the patient from and on return to the wards from departments.
17. To deal with patients in your care that become violent and aggressive, and their relatives, before security attend.
18. To attend mandatory training and any other training deemed necessary for the post holder to carry out their duties.
19. To wear the uniform as issued and maintain an appearance at a standard commensurate with the duties and role of the post.
20. To wear an ID badge as issued in the interests of security in accordance with the Trust policy.
21. To comply with Statutory and Health Authority Policies on Health & Safety Regulations and Governance.
Person Specification
Driving Licence
* Driving Licence
Previous Experience
* Previous Experience
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.
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