Porter

Job overview
As one of the largest acute teaching Trust’s in England, we can offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. We believe you deserve the best possible surroundings in which to do your job and we want to support you in doing your job to the best of your ability.

The Portering department is an essential part of the hospital as it is responsible for the movement of patients and other items around the Trust to ensure the hospital runs smoothly every day of the week.

**About the team**:
The Portering Department is an essential part of the Hospital. A hospital porter moves patients, equipment and numerous other medical paraphernalia between the various areas of the hospital. Hospital Porters are essential in maintaining the smooth running of the hospital. A significant aspect of this job is patient care. They transfer patients to and from various locations, such as from the ward to the x-ray department.

For an overview of the main duties of the role please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail please read the full job description document attached.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.

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**What you’ll do**:
As a Porter you will transfer patients to and from various locations, such as from the ward to the x-ray department. Customer service is a vital part of this role. You will also find yourself providing comfort/reassurance to patients during their transfers. The role is always varied and interesting, as porters help people of different ages and from different walks of life daily. Hospital porters also have the important job of moving vital, often extremely costly, equipment between the different departments of a hospital. The job can be both physically and emotionally taxing, this includes moving deceased patients to the mortuary. Porters use a variety of specialist healthcare equipment, including, wheelchairs, trolleys and medical beds. This role also includes the movement of patients to and from the Helipad.

**What we’re looking for**:
We are looking for Confident and friendly individuals with a real appetite to provide a professional service to patients during their transfers. A helpful and courteous manner is required at all times when dealing with patients, visitors and other staff.

Shifts will consist of Days, Nights, Early and Twilight shifts across 7 days of the week.

Based primarily at the Southampton General Hospital you will be required to transport Patients, specimens/blood and other items throughout the site in a reliable, friendly and caring manner and to respond at the Helipad as required.