Main Duties and Responsibilities The conveyance of patients by wheelchair, trolley, stretcher, bed, or any other means necessary, including some escort duties in a safe and appropriate manner. The collection and delivery of furniture, air and foam mattresses, linen, medical records, patient notes, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, post, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment and supplies, food, and any other items, using appropriate methods of work as directed. The identification and movement of medical gases as necessary including the maintenance of medical gas banks ensuring adherence to strict regulations governing the handling of medical gases. Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary in a dignified manner using appropriate means of transport.

Providing a certificate of competence has been obtained from the Trust, use the designated biometric blood tracking system ensuring the blood products are transported in the correct manner e.g., use of cool box for 2 units or more. Attend medical emergencies including cardiac arrests with the resus trolley / bag. Assist patients to be pat slid across from trolleys to the bed with assistance from the nursing staff. Please see JD and PS for full details