Theatre Porter

Assist with the transportation of patients from the wards and day surgery units into the operating theatre. To communicate with all patients that are being transported within the hospital in a sensitive and tactful manner, whilst building a Ensuring they understand any instructions to maintain their safety whilst being transported Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures Assist with the positioning of patients for surgical procedures Prepare bed packs for patients in theatre Monitor & replace oxygen cylinders as required Undertake errand duties as and when required by the theatre teams Collect blood for transfusion when required, return when necessary and transport specimens to required Laboratory Ensure all rubbish is disposed of in accordance with hospital policy Maintain the general cleanliness of the department by completing cleaning duties as required in designated areas after use Undertake occasional specific isolation cleaning duties when required Collect and monitor clean scrubs, ensuring sufficient levels for daily usage To ensure linen bags are changed as needed Maintain security within the department To comply with specific instructions and working patterns when based in a particular department Maintain high standards of infection control and hand hygiene during the performance of his/her duties To contribute to the development of the Theatre Portering Department by putting forward suggestions for improvement Undertake and maintain all mandatory and role specific training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role To carry out all duties in accordance with the Trusts Health & Safety Policy and local departmental working practices Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post