Porter / Waste Porter

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George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust, Nuneaton, Warwickshire

Full time
Permanent
Onsite working

Posted today, 16 Jun | Get your application in now to be one of the first to apply.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

Job ref: 7210800f76ac4f9da5ba2993b708ffbe

Location ref: Nuneaton, Warwickshire

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

Full Job Description

To provide a portering service to all wards & departments. To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley.
To distribute food trolleys and boxes - and food items.
To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department andother wards and departments.
To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments and deliver them to the Pharmacy department.
To move & change medical gas cylinders as requested.
To attend fire calls.
To assist at cardiac arrests.
To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials.
To undertake mortuary duties as required - viewings, BID's.
To report any suspicious incidents and assist, where necessary.
When required, assist with low level security requests.
To cover staff in the post room - sorting incoming and outgoing Mail - distribute to all wards and departments.
To collect general clinical, waste - cytotoxic refuse and sharp boxes from all areas on site, if required.
Attends mandatory training courses.
Ensure that when a deceased patient is transported from the ward they are treated with due dignity and respect.
Operate a communication device to keep in touch with other staff in the department.
Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, these include moving & handling, resuscitation, infection control, clinical governance, fire training and Dealing with Conflict training. Training in safe handling of medical gases.
Training in safe handling of all medical gases/ safe handling of liquid nitrogen.

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are

Direct job link

https://www.jobs24.co.uk/job/porter-waste-porter-126984821