Job summary Job Title: ED Porter Hours per week: 37.5 hours per week (13 x 11.5 hours shifts every 4 weeks. Shift times are 07:30-20:00 and 11:30-00:00) Perm/Fixed Term: Permanent Salary: £23,615 per annum Closing Date: 20th January 2025 Interview Date: 30th January 2025 (subject to change) This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly. All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas. A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day. JoinTeamEliot The main duty of the post holder is to provide a portering service to the Emergency Department, support patient transfers to the wards and to carry out routine ADHOC duties - supporting with department deliveries. Liaising with the nurse in charge of emergency department and operational teams Main duties of the job To provide a portering service to all wards and departments. To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley. To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department and other wards and departments. To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments and deliver them to the Pharmacy department. To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested. To assist at cardiac arrests. To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials. To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary. When required, assist with low level security requests. Work within emergency department. About us Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' taking centre stage. An ever evolving clinically- led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive health services delivered by inspiring and compassionate staff who share our corporate values: E ffective open communication E x cellence and safety in everything we do C hallenge but support E xpect respect and dignity L ocal health that inspires confidence Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking. Date posted 13 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 230-45113500-URG-ED-A Job locations George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Job description Job responsibilities To provide a portering service to all wards & departments. To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley. To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department. and other wards and departments. To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments. and deliver them to the Pharmacy department. To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested. To assist at cardiac arrests. To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials. To undertake mortuary duties as required. To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary. When required, assist with low level security requests. Attends mandatory training courses. Ensure that when a deceased patient is transported from the ward they are treated with due dignity and respect. Operate a communication device to keep in touch with other staff in the department. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, these include moving & handling, resuscitation, infection control, clinical governance, fire. training and Dealing with Conflict training. Training in safe handling of medical gases. Training in safe handling of all medical gases/ safe handling of liquid nitrogen. Holder of Clean UK Driving Licence. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Job description Job responsibilities To provide a portering service to all wards & departments. To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley. To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department. and other wards and departments. To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments. and deliver them to the Pharmacy department. To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested. To assist at cardiac arrests. To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials. To undertake mortuary duties as required. To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary. When required, assist with low level security requests. Attends mandatory training courses. Ensure that when a deceased patient is transported from the ward they are treated with due dignity and respect. Operate a communication device to keep in touch with other staff in the department. Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, these include moving & handling, resuscitation, infection control, clinical governance, fire. training and Dealing with Conflict training. Training in safe handling of medical gases. Training in safe handling of all medical gases/ safe handling of liquid nitrogen. Holder of Clean UK Driving Licence. For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached. Person Specification Qualification(s) and Professional Training Essential A good standard of education Desirable Basic IT Skills Experience and Knowledge Essential Dealing with the public in a customer facing role Good interpersonal skills and ability adapt approach to suit the needs of the person/situation Desirable 1 years' experience within a hospital setting. Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise departmental workload Have an awareness of Trust policies and guidelines Ability to work within a busy and demanding department Demonstrate good practice and have knowledge of Health and safety legislation. Good Communication skills Desirable Able to deal with conflict Personal Qualities Essential Strong work ethic Good organisational skills Be able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality The ability and experience to work for a large proportion of time autonomously. Must be able to fulfil the requirements of the role - manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling Able to develop and maintain relationships Able to motivate self and others Team member Willing to work shifts and flexible attitude with regard to working hours Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Reliable with excellent timekeeping. Ability to show respect and compassion when dealing with sensitive situations. Other Essential Occupational Health check clearance Subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service Holder of a Full Clean UK Driving Licence Person Specification Qualification(s) and Professional Training Essential A good standard of education Desirable Basic IT Skills Experience and Knowledge Essential Dealing with the public in a customer facing role Good interpersonal skills and ability adapt approach to suit the needs of the person/situation Desirable 1 years' experience within a hospital setting. Skills and Abilities Essential Ability to prioritise departmental workload Have an awareness of Trust policies and guidelines Ability to work within a busy and demanding department Demonstrate good practice and have knowledge of Health and safety legislation. Good Communication skills Desirable Able to deal with conflict Personal Qualities Essential Strong work ethic Good organisational skills Be able to demonstrate an understanding of confidentiality The ability and experience to work for a large proportion of time autonomously. Must be able to fulfil the requirements of the role - manual handling, lifting, pushing, pulling Able to develop and maintain relationships Able to motivate self and others Team member Willing to work shifts and flexible attitude with regard to working hours Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines Reliable with excellent timekeeping. Ability to show respect and compassion when dealing with sensitive situations. Other Essential Occupational Health check clearance Subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure and Barring Service Holder of a Full Clean UK Driving Licence 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 George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust Address George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust College Street Nuneaton CV10 7DJ Employer's website http://www.geh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)