Job summary University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a Porter & Security Officer to provide an efficient & effective service to all wards and departments within the hospitals, 24-hours, 7-days a week. Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital Interview Date: TBC Main duties of the job Transport patients to and from various locations within the hospital in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner, ensuring the safety, reassurance and comfort of patients. Patients will be transported using wheelchair, bed or trollies; with or without oxygen and when necessary, accompanied by a Nurse Escort.Respectful removal of the deceased to the Mortuary and completion of the necessary entries in the Mortuary Register. Continual monitoring and replacement of gas cylinders to all areas.The daily collection of Pharmacy boxes from wards and departments for restocking and distribution. Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for patients, respond the requests to move furniture and equipment and to change medical gas cylinders in a safe and prompt way, ensuring that removals and changes are The delivery/collection of blood products, laboratory specimens and samples to/from wards/pathology using an electronic recording system as required Respond to alarm activations, security incidents and '2222' emergency calls to all Trust buildings and grounds. Apply appropriate Prevention Management of Violence & Aggression (PMVA) up to and including restraint techniques as situations dictate Provide support for Helicopter take-offs & landings About us Our values define who we are as TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues. UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme. This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa/pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 153-CO04152 Job locations Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Person Specification Knowledge Essential Working without direct supervision IT proficient Desirable Radio communications experience Work with NHS IT systems Other Essential Current Full Driving License Reliable/Trustworthy Desirable Gas Cylinder handling Qualifications Essential A good general standard of education up to and including Desirable GCSE English and Math A - C level or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in a Porter, security, or Caretaking type role Desirable Previous experience within a hospital environment Technical Skills Competencies Essential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise Ability to use initiative Employing tact and diplomacy Desirable Health & Safety Manual Handling Security Customer Care Person Specification Knowledge Essential Working without direct supervision IT proficient Desirable Radio communications experience Work with NHS IT systems Other Essential Current Full Driving License Reliable/Trustworthy Desirable Gas Cylinder handling Qualifications Essential A good general standard of education up to and including Desirable GCSE English and Math A - C level or equivalent Experience Essential Experience in a Porter, security, or Caretaking type role Desirable Previous experience within a hospital environment Technical Skills Competencies Essential Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise Ability to use initiative Employing tact and diplomacy Desirable Health & Safety Manual Handling Security Customer Care 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 University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital Castle Lane East Bournemouth BH7 7DW Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)