Imaging Porter

We are recruiting full time posts and one part time post. Full time post: 37.5hrs per week.

• This role requires you to work out of hours on a regular basis. You must be able to work a rotating shift pattern covering weekdays, evenings, nights, weekends, and bank holidays to support our 24/7 service
Part time post: 30hrs per week
• 1.00pm - 9.00pm Tuesday - Friday
We are looking for friendly and supportive candidates to work with the Imaging team based in the Brunel Building at Southmead Hospital, you'll play a vital role in ensuring patients receive a safe, efficient, and positive experience throughout their visit. Excellent communication is essential. As an Imaging Porter, you'll be at the heart of the patient journey, working closely with radiographers, nursing staff, and the wider multidisciplinary team. Transporting patients to and from the Imaging department, assisting patients with transfers between beds, chairs, wheelchairs and examination tables. You must be educated to NVQ Level 2, GCSE Grade C/Level 4 (or equivalent) in English and Maths or have relevant experience. This is a physically active role involving a significant amount of walking throughout the Brunel Building, as well as assisting with patient movement and transfers. A good level of physical fitness is therefore essential.Main duties of the job To work as part of the Imaging portering team, providing a responsive, high-quality service to patients and staff within North Bristol NHS Trust. Carrying out Imaging portering duties which will include the transfer of patients, delivery and collection of equipment, movement of confidential records, and delivery of supplies and specimens to the pathology department.

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust brings together more than 28,000 staff to deliver over 160 clinical services across thirteen hospital locations, operating from three main sites at Southmead, Bristol city centre and Weston. With an annual turnover of 2.6 billion, we are now one of the largest NHS trusts in the United Kingdom. Chaired by Ingrid Barker and led by Maria Kane as Chief Executive, Bristol NHS Foundation Trust aims to transform the way healthcare is delivered locally with a clear focus on making a difference for what we call our Four Ps:
• Better outcomes for ourPatients
• More opportunities for our People
• Fairer more consistent care for ourPopulation
• Best Value for Public Purse
Our vision for five years from now:
• Patients will wait less time to be diagnosed and treated, and they will have the same high-quality experience and outcomes, regardless of who they are or where they live.
• We will meet rising demand by maximising the use of our available resources.
• More care will be delivered nearer to patients, in their homes or the community.
• Digital technologies will have transformed the way we work and the way we deliver care.
• Our people will feel engaged, energised and empowered by their work.
• We will be known as a place where people enjoy working, training and building a career.
• Our volume of globally renowned research and innovation will have grown significantly.
• We will contribute to system financial balance