Porter | Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
5 days ago
We are currently looking to recruit a Porter working 37.5 hours per week over 5 days out of 7 based at The Royal Albert Edward Infirmary. The post holder being expected to provide cover for colleagues during periods of absence. Based at the above site and providing an efficient day to day Portering service for patients, service users transferring patients and all manner of stock items to and from all departments across the site. Portering Services provides 24 hours, 7 day a week service across all trust sites. The successful candidates will have good numeracy and communication skills, a reliable worker and be flexible in their availability to work all manner of shifts in any 24-hour period. Previous experience of working in a similar environment would be beneficial, but full training will be provided. This role requires the post holder to work in areas that are used for the care of Coronavirus (Covid19) positive patients. As a member of the site porter team, you will undertake a wide range of duties as directed by the Porter Supervisors / Hotel Services Officers. Key Results from the Job Holder Movement of patients and goods as required. Use of vehicles, powered movers and equipment as directed. Support the provision of clinical services to Wards and Departments. Planning and Organisational Duties Undertakes daily tasks as requested by Porter Supervisor, Wards and Departments. Movement of patients including the deceased, by bed chair or trolley. Movement of goods, e.g. mail, medical gases, pharmacy items, samples, dirty linen & waste. Satisfactory performance of duties as laid down in Department Operational Policies, in accordance with approved methods, frequencies and standards. Use of equipment and machinery as directed. Use of electrical/conventional vehicles as directed. Communications and Key Working Relationships Adopt a flexible approach when undertaking Porter duties as part of the hospital support team. Use radio/pager communication systems as directed. Prompt response to radio or bleep calls. Routine communication with patients hospital staff and public. Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Responsibility for Finance May be required to secure buildings. Always keep personal equipment secure e.g. bleeps/radios. Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Responsibility for Human Resources Demonstrate own duties to new starters. Attend courses as directed, ensure compliance with mandatory training. Compliance with Trust and Local procedures. Complete timesheet or work record. Responsibility for Health & Safety Responsible for ensuring own safety at work. Report any equipment defects to Supervisors. Significant manual handling required, e.g. Patients, trolleys, waste bins, cages. Reports accidents at work and defects with machinery and buildings to the Porter Supervisor. Act as part of the Fire Response/Major Incident response team. Compliance Trust and Local procedures. This advert closes on Wednesday 26 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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