Main area Medicine and Urgent Care Porter Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Three 09.00 - 22.00 shifts per week. Hours Full time - 36 hours per week Job ref 362-A-24-6952185
Employer Stockport NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Stepping Hill Hospital Town Stockport Salary £23,615 per annum Salary period Yearly Closing 05/02/2025 23:59
Porter/Runner Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit
NHS AfC: Band 2
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
There are lots of good reasons to choose to come and work at Stockport NHS Foundation Trust. A dynamic integrated Trust with integrity and vision. Exactly the same qualities you’ll see in yourself. Stockport NHS Foundation Trust aims to be the organisation of choice for patients and an employer of choice for staff.
Our values ‘We Care, We Respect, We Listen’ are at the heart of everything we do, and come from our promise: ‘Making a difference every day.’ They drive the behaviour and actions for everyone in our organisation.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter to join the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit, a unique emergency care day unit based within Stepping Hill Hospital that aims to streamline patient care in order to provide same day treatment.
Main duties of the job
As a porter based within the department, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver high quality care. They will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks, including:
1. Transporting patients and equipment anywhere in the hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds.
2. Collecting and delivering equipment & samples to and from the unit in a timely manner.
3. Delivering meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit.
4. Any other tasks under the direction of the Nurse in Charge.
The post holder would need to be approachable and enthusiastic with an excellent work ethic, who fits in well with the MSDEC team.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Transport patients anywhere in hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds. Transportation of oxygen and other gas cylinders to other departments. Move mattresses, trolleys and beds, complying with Trust manual handling techniques. Move dirty laundry and replace with clean linen. Collect/deliver medications and samples to/from pharmacy/wards/departments. Carry out all waste management functions as requested. Use electric tugs to move food trolleys and heavy equipment around the site. Move equipment safely throughout the hospital. Move office furniture and equipment. Ensure that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors. Assist in the delivery of meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit. Check equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the supervisor as they develop. Report any accidents / dangerous occurrences to the Supervisors and participate in the completion of all related accident documentation. Attend relevant statutory and non-statutory training. Carry out duties in accordance with departmental training and Trust policies and codes of practice. Completion of timesheets and work logs / schedules or other attendance system as required.
Person specification
Education & Qualifications
* Good standard of general education.
* NVQ level 2 experience or willingness to work towards.
Knowledge
* Good personal hygiene practices.
* Able to apply health and safety and infection prevention techniques.
Experience
* Previous experience of working within a team.
* Experience of providing high quality customer service.
* Proven ability to work without supervision.
* Previous experience in similar working environment.
Skills & Abilities
* Ability to complete tasks on time.
* Ability to communicate effectively.
* Able to follow a set of instructions/program of work.
Work Related Circumstances
* Occupational Health clearance.
* Enhanced CRB.
* Flexible approach to working hours with ability to work a varied shift pattern.
* Professional appearance appropriate to front of house role.
Applicants are encouraged to read the documents attached to this vacancy before applying, including the job description and person specification.
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