Porter

Salary: £26,000 – £31,317 per year

We are seeking a Porter to join an established portering team to help deliver a 1st class service within an NHS setting. This is a fantastic opportunity for individuals to join an organisation which has patient safety and care at the very heart of its working practices.

The aim of the roles is to provide a safe environment for patients, staff and visitors and to contribute to preventing and reducing the spread of Healthcare Associated Infections (HCAIs).

As part of the role, you would be required to communicate effectively with departmental managers & colleagues to ensure to smooth delivery of the service.

You will:

· Maintain a high standard of professionalism when working in patient areas.

· Move patients in wheelchairs or beds from one ward to another (or from A&E / X-ray)

· Help deliver bloods and specimens between departments

· Help move other goods, equipment as outlined by the manager

· Compliance with policies and procedures

Due to the requirements of the role, the successful applicant will be required to spend large parts of the working day on their feet.

Shift pattern will be based on a 2 week rotation:

Week 1: 2pm-10pm Monday to Friday

Week 2: 2pm-10pm Wednesday to Sunday.

This is a 37.5 hour working week role

PLEASE NOTE: DUE TO THE LARGE VOLUME OF APPLICATIONS WE RECEIVE, IT IS ONLY POSSIBLE TO RESPOND TO SHORT LISTED CANDIDATES. IF YOU HAVE NOT BEEN CONTACTED WITHIN 3 WORKING DAYS OF YOUR APPLICATION THEN ON THIS OCCASION YOUR APPLICATION HAS NOT BEEN SUCCESSFUL. ALL ROLES ARE SUBJECT TO AN ENHANCED DBS CLEARANCE.