Cover Porter

We require enthusiastic individuals who can work within the Portering Services team at the Northern General Hospital and offer flexibility to cover all Portering related tasks including Charge-hand and driving duties.

The transfer of patients from all wards and departments, in beds, wheelchairs or Stretcher or via the internal Ambulance NGH ONLY making sure patient is secure to travel

Move patients with assistance and instruction from professional staff. This includes the occasional movement of patients with valuables under the supervision of the nursing staff

Transfer deceased patients to Mortuary, ensuring all equipment is clean after use

Removal of waste from all depts and wards

Postal duties

Assist with viewing out of hours. when requested by Duty Matron

Driving duties plus -Check and clean vehicles as instructed.

Laundry collection / delivery

Sharpmart deliveries / collection

Act under instruction from medical/nursing staff in the event of a cardiac arrest or other emergencies i.e. Fire Alert

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes a firm commitment to professional development of it’s staff together with the provision of an excellent health and well-being support service.

Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.