Hospital Porter

**General Porter**

My NHS client based in Slough is looking for experienced Porters to work within their busy departments

**Location**: Camberley

**Duration**: Ongoing, not end date specified.

**Hours**:

- 8:30am to 5pm, 10am to 6pm, 3pm to 11pm, 8pm to 8am, 8am to 8pm - Monday to Friday.
- Night shifts may be requested on rare occasions

**Salary**:

- **Monday to Friday Days, 6am to 8pm**: £10.69 per hour PAYE Inclusive of Holiday
- **Nights & Saturday, 8pm to 6am**: £13.80 Per hour PAYE Inclusive of Holiday Pay
- **Sunday/Bank Holiday**:£16.03 per hour PAYE inclusive of Holiday

**RESPONSIBILITIES**:

- Help with the transportation of patients from the wards and day surgery unit into the operating theatre. Through appropriate communication the porter can help to putthe patient at their ease.
- Assist with the positioning of patients for surgical procedures.
- Ensure equipment is ready for use. This relates to operating tables and accessories, oxygen equipment, trolleys. Ensure that these are maintained in clean and safe working order.
- Monitor & replace oxygen cylinders as required.
- Undertake errand duties when required.
- Collect blood for transfusion when required, return when necessary and transport specimens to Labs
- Transporting and getting ride of clinical waste
- Ensure all rubbish is disposed of in accordance with hospital policy.
- Clean operating theatre floors after use, and any other equipment you are asked to.
- Maintain the general cleanliness of the department by assisting other porters in cleaning the rest of department as per rota.
- Undertake occasional specific cleaning duties when requested.
- Maintain security within the department.
- Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.

**OTHER INFORMATION**
- The post holder may be required to carry out other relevant duties as required
- The post holder will make themselves familiar with, and adhere to, at all times, the policies and procedures
- The post holder will be expected to work to any Directorate/Department objectives and standards set in order to provide an acceptable level of service.
- Health and Safety The postholder is expected to ensure a healthy and safe environment exists in the department at all times. They are expected to take reasonable care for their acts or omissions.

**SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A DBS CHECK PRIOR TO STARTING