General Porter

Are you innovative and forward thinking? Are you looking to join a collaborative team that helps keep our hospitals running smoothly? Are you interested in a hands on job?

Join the team at the largest University Hospital in the South West, where our people and patients are at the heart of everything

We are currently recruiting General Porters to work within the team to provide a comprehensive Portering service of a high standard across the Weston General Hospital. This is a great opportunity to work in our patient friendly hospital.

This rota is Monday - Sunday, working every other weekend on a 14 week rolling rota. The earliest your shift will start is 7am and latest finish is midnight.

**On a day to day basis, tasks will include**:
- Providing a Portering and messenger service including the transfer of patients and visitors between wards and departments.
- Collecting and delivering a range of goods including drugs, bloods, furniture, case notes, specimens, x-rays and medical gas cylinders.
- Collecting and delivering mail
- Loading and unloading hospital deliveries
- Transferring furniture and other portable equipment and machinery
- Maintaining confidentiality and attend trust training
- Responding to emergency bleeps including cardiac arrest, fire, and major trauma.
- The above duties are not an exhaustive list, you may be asked to assist with other tasks as and when required.

**You will have**:
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Pleasant and friendly personality
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Understanding of the need to deal with patients, parents and staff in a helpful and supportive manne

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service you will have access to the following benefits:

- Competitive pay
- Access to the NHS pension scheme
- Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships
- Industry leading discount schemes at local and national outlets, including insurance, holidays and shopping

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities. please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.