The Portering departments at NHFML, North Tyneside General Hospital, provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.
The responsibilities of the role include:
1. The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, bed, etc.
2. The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment, and records to designated areas.
3. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.
4. Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.
5. Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance on a daily basis.
6. Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.
7. The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.
8. Assisting in the direction of patients and visitors.
The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provides specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance, and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck, and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.
Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and the benefits of working for us.
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The job role requires that the post holder will either undertake the role of porter or security guard during their shift.
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