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Job summary

We are looking for a dedicated, hard-working and motivated individual to join the Theatre portering team. You will provide pivotal support to help ensure the effective running of theatres within Northampton General Hospital. The ideal candidate would be someone who is both pro-active and adaptive to changing needs, with good interpersonal skills.

Main duties of the job

To undertake Theatre portering duties for all Theatre areas and associated departments, providing a professional and quality service to all users. This will include the safe transportation of patients to and from wards to operating theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds.

The movement of equipment, removal of waste bags, laundry, collecting items/sets required for surgery, delivering samples/specimens. Maintaining the standards of cleanliness within operating theatres and associated areas and other general duties as reasonably requested and relevant to the role of a porter.

About us

Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone's full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

We are a Defence positive trust, supporting our reservists, veterans, spouses and partners.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Job description

Job responsibilities

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

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Able to retain information and learning of practises

Desirable

NVQ, apprenticeship or equivalent in relevant subject

Knowledge & Experience

Essential

Previous experience in customer facing role Knowledge & understanding of different cultural needs Knowledge of health & safety practises

Desirable

Previous experience working in healthcare Previous portering experience

Skills

Essential

Able to follow instructions Able to maintain confidentiality Able to multitask effectively Able to remain calm under pressure Able to prioritise Computer skills Self motivated Understands respect & Confidentiality Able to meet the physical demands of the role

Qualities & Attributes

Essential

Flexible & Adaptable to meet the needs of the service Good time management Team Player Good communicator

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