CHS General Porters

To work with Directorates, Wards and Departments in the provision of a comprehensive Portering Service throughout the Trust.

Applicants must be physically fit, have good communication skills and the ability to work on their own initiative and as part of a team. Self-motivation, commitment to customer care and quality issues is essential.

The successful candidate(s) will be trained to cover all aspects of the Portering role. This is a physical role, which will involve heavy lifting at times: the successful candidate must be flexible in their approach to the role.

Full time: 37.5 hours
Part time: 30 hours

Various shifts to cover 24 hour rota, including earlies, lates and night shifts over 7 days (including weekends and public holidays).

Hourly rate: £11.70 per hour with enhancements
Enhanced Hourly Rate weekend and nights: £15.56
Bank Holidays and Sundays: £19.42

Please see attached Job Description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.

Main duties of the job

CHS are looking to recruit enthusiastic individual(s) to join our Facilities team within the Portering Services department at the Huddersfield Royal Infirmary.

The roles are permanent post working 37.5 hours/30 hours, over a 7-day period, covering a range of shifts.

Certain roles will be required to provide relief cover for annual leave and absence, working rotas will be available with a minimum 7-day notice period. You will be smart in appearance with a caring nature, good interpersonal skills including good communication skills. You should be able to work under pressure and adapt and respond to changes in workload and demand. You will be required to work within codes of practice and professional guidelines.

Applications are to be submitted electronically, via this website. If you have any accessibility requirements, please contact Recruitment on 01484355002.

Job responsibilities

Responsible for the transfer of patients to wards and departments (often unaccompanied) by means of wheelchair, trolley or bed. Patient valuables are the responsibility of nursing staff and will be dealt with and documented on the ward. Patient belongings accompany the patient when transferred to the ward. Collection and transportation of the deceased to the mortuary, to include all documentation. Open and secure the mortuary after use and ensure that the body collection trolley is kept in a clean and good order. To deliver case notes and clinical equipment that the patient may need and transfer safely. Ensure effective communication with members of nursing staff and patients and adhere to Trusts Confidentiality policy at all times. Delivery of medicines including controlled drugs (cds) from Pharmacy to Wards in a timely manner following set procedures and record all such jobs on the appropriate paperwork. To work in conjunction with nursing staff to assist patient transfers where appropriate e.g., use of PAT slides to move patients from trolleys to beds. To collect and remove waste, including domestic and clinical waste from wards and departments at set times during the day. To collect and deliver goods, and supplies from central stores to wards and departments. Collection of Food trolleys from Kitchen to wards breakfast, lunch etc. Transportation of ultrasound machines, crash trolleys, gas cylinders and other items as required. Changing of gas cylinders and flow meters when required. To change gas cylinders in the Medical Gas Manifold, check for gas leaks and accurately record required information taken from the information dials. To collect specimens from wards and departments which will include stools, urine, blood, blood cultures for delivery to Pathology. Collection and delivery of SSD trolleys to theatres and departments. Collection, tagging and sealing of used surgical instruments from clinic areas. To scan via the computer in the SSD office. Collection of bagged instruments from departments, wards and theatres, attach tags, seal bags and scan via the computer in the SSD office. Load into trolleys for collection by sterile services vans. Check delivery of B Braun instruments against paperwork supplied and deliver to clinical departments. When requested and in rotation, to carry emergency bleeps and assist in emergency Provision of a messenger service, i.e., Path Lab Reports, deliveries of X-Rays to base file from outpatients departments. General Portering duties, including internal office and ward moves as directed by the charge hands. Heavier external and/or complex moves will be undertaken by specialist external contractors where transport may be needed. Driving of electric tugs and trucks to transport clean linen trolleys to wards and departments. To assist with on-the-job training of portering duties to new members of staff on an ongoing basis. Ability to prioritise and work on own initiative. Ward staff, duty matron or on call manager are available for instruction and/or advice as necessary out of hours. Demonstrate good communication skills at all times when dealing with medical staff, patients and members of the public who can occasionally demonstrate challenging behaviours. To assist in equipment (wheelchairs/trolleys) cleaning/decontamination in accordance with divisional plans and defect reporting on said items. Adapt to changes in technology that support methods of receipt of tasks (Capman). To assist colleagues in departments when service requirements are greater than staffing levels in place, this will also enable scheduled breaks to be taken. Attend all mandatory training, and role-specific training as requested. Participate annually identifying, developing and agreeing your own development plan with your Line Manager using the Trust Appraisal. Comply with all policies, procedures and protocols. Carry out duties with due regard to the Equal Opportunity Policy. Seek advice and support from Line Manager whenever necessary. Maintain professional conduct including appearance at all times.

Person Specification

Qualifications

• NVQ level 1 or 2 in Customer Service

Knowledge & Skills

• An ability to be able to move and handle heavy goods/equipment safely after appropriate training

Experience

• The ability to communicate well with staff, patients and members of the public
• Ability to follow instructions both verbal and written
• Basic understanding of the Health Service, including the need to exercise confidentiality, sensitivity and an awareness of the demands placed on portering duties

General

• Able to fulfill the health requirements of the post as identified in the Job Description, taking into account any reasonable adjustments recommended by Occupational Health.
• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Ability to work in various locations throughout the network of services provided by the Company/Calderdale and Huddersfield NHS Foundation Trust.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory and role-specific training.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.