Porter - Swindon

**Porter (Catering)**

**Swindon, SN3**

**£10.42 P/HR**

**Start Date: Mon, 3 Jul 2023**

**End Date: Mon, 9 Oct 2023**

**JOB PURPOSE**:
Reporting to the portering supervisors, this position is responsible for the process of transporting patients internally within the hospital in a dignified, safe, and efficient manner that demonstrates compassion and empathy. The position will be responsible for providing a high-quality portering service to all patients, visitors, staff members and other stakeholders by quickly and efficiently moving not only patients, but also equipment, documentation, waste, medical specimens, blood products, medical gases, pharmaceutical products, furniture, mail, goods and materials and any other reasonable task that may be required in a safe and efficient manner.

SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

- The post holder will work in an environment where they could be exposed to sensitive circumstances
- The post holder will be exposed to some unpleasant environmental conditions
- This role involves long periods of intense activity/effort including pushing, pulling and standing
- This role may require driving a vehicle, in which case a full clean driving license will be required
- The post holder will be expected to support in emergency situations and carry out duties not normally expected of them in their role

**The Next Stage**:
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