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 andsickness To monitor the medical gases display panel and hospital bleep system. (Hexham only) 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. Prevention of violence to staff by calming violent or distressed people where possible or by using physical intervention techniques as a last resort. Patrolling the car parks to identify illegally parked cars and to ensure vehicles are parked in designated parking areas only. To ensure regular patrols are done around the grounds and out buildings. Responding to fire or intruder alarms on site. To switch off lights as necessary, if not in us