Job summary 'Please note, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this role due to the required Skill Level.' Job type: Permanent (conditions apply) Working pattern: 37.5 hours - full time Pay scheme: Agenda for change Pay Band: Band 2 £23,615 (conditions apply) Staff Group: Additional Clinical Services We require enthusiastic and flexible Theatre Porter to join our Theatre team at County Hospital site of the University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust. Here we specialise in Orthopaedic, General surgery, Upper GI, Urology, Gynaecology, Plastics, Bariatric, ENT and more specialities. We also have two ambulatory units which are the latest addition to our portfolio. Working days Monday to Saturday for elective theatres with 24hr cover for anaesthetic support. To support the operating department multidisciplinary team and, under direct supervision, contribute towards the care of the ambulatory and perioperative patient. The post holder will be required to transmit information, transport items and patients within and beyond the operating Department complex. They will be responsible for the general cleanliness of the department and the specific cleaning of the operating theatres. A background in Health & Safety and team working would be an advantage but not essential. You will need to be a team player with good communication skills and an ability to adapt to new situations with a strong focus on providing excellent quality patient care within the Theatre environment. Main duties of the job Never exceed the limits of own job description and abilities.Receive and transmit routine information.Call waste management in case of breakdown complete incident forms and follow up. Deliver and replace medical gas cylinders as required.Check and put stores away for department.Move beds and furniture to requested areas.The immediate surroundings are prepared appropriately for the transfer of patients and potential hazards are removed The patient is informed of the nature and purpose of the transfer or move in a manner, which encourages their understanding and co-operation.Required transfer and moving equipment is made available and ready for use.The patients' dignity is maintained at all times.Safe and suitable moving and handling techniques are used at all timesTransfer and moving equipment is used safely and correctly at all times.Transfers and moves are carried out in a way, which does not endanger other members of staff, or cause damage to equipment or the environment.Obstructions to free passage are clear before the transfer or move.Trained to fetch blood plasma and platelets from blood fridge and ensure they have the correct documentation and sign relevant paperwork when removing from fridge.Correct disposal of amputated limbs.Trained to scrub all theatres at end of list with industrial machinesEnsures all equipment is maintained and kept clean and ready for use.Cleans and tidies the environment.Signs and keeps work logs up to date. About us University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust is one of the largest and most modern in the country. Based across two sites, Royal Stoke in Stoke-on-Trent and County Hospital in Stafford, we are proud to serve around three million people and we're highly regarded for our facilities, teaching and research. We are the specialist centre for major trauma for the North Midlands and North Wales. All of our employees make a valuable contribution regardless of role here at UHNM and we are proud of our wide range of development packages aimed at ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to fulfil their true potential. UHNM create and encourage a culture of inclusion, providing equal opportunities for career development that are fair and transparent. We are committed to being a diverse and inclusive employer and foster a culture in which all staff feel valued and respected. In return we ask all of our employees to make a commitment to the values, co-created by or staff, patients and carers, and that unite us as a Trust. At University Hospitals of North Midlands NHS Trust we know that investing in, supporting and developing our staff has a direct impact on the quality of care that we deliver. Our employees are as important as our patients and the population that we serve. Date posted 28 October 2024 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 205-6550417-A Job locations County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Job description Job responsibilities For more information on working for the Trust, please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification or contact the Hiring Manager. Person Specification Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Basic understanding of Portering & Security routines Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands Desirable Able to explain what makes an effective Portering Team within a theatre environment Personal Qualities Essential Prepared and able to work shifts Satisfactory attendance and time keeping Professional manner Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and diplomacy Desirable Self-motivated/ Team Player Qualifications Essential Mathmatics English Desirable Health & Safety knowledge and awareness Person Specification Skills, ability and knowledge Essential Basic understanding of Portering & Security routines Ability to be flexible and adapt to changing demands Desirable Able to explain what makes an effective Portering Team within a theatre environment Personal Qualities Essential Prepared and able to work shifts Satisfactory attendance and time keeping Professional manner Ability to maintain confidentiality, tact and diplomacy Desirable Self-motivated/ Team Player Qualifications Essential Mathmatics English Desirable Health & Safety knowledge and awareness 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Additional information 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. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital of North Midlands NHS Trust Address County Hospital Weston Road Stafford ST16 3SA Employer's website https://www.uhnm.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)