The post holder will be a member of the general Portering team and will provide a fullPortering service to all wards and departments as instructed by the PorteringServices Manager, Head Porter or duty Charge hand Porter. Core duties will involve thetransportation of patients, records, equipment, specimens and supplies, together with other tasksas detailed in this job description., o Collection and transportation of pathology specimens.o Collection of medical gases etc. from store, transport to ward, and department andassemble where necessary.o Change medical gas cylinders in manifold roomso Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner.o Be prepared to carry out the transportation of patient from and or between wards anddepartments. and from Accident & Emergencyo Carry out the removal of deceased patients to the mortuary. (Assist & with viewings asdirected.)o Be prepared to carry the appropriate bleep and undertake duties at departmental levelas directed, i.e. A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy,o Carry out Portering of a general nature such as furniture removalsoo Responsibilities continued:o Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner.o To collect and record in the appropriate ledger, blood products as requested from
theBlood Bank to wards and departments.o To carry the respective general, departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed.o To assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with therelevant Trust policies.o Be prepared to carry out planned and ad - hoc security duties as directed.o Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents
Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.