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The role is highly customer focused so the ability to strike a good rapport with people is key to the role.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a 'Discharge Suite Porter'. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways.
The Role May Include Such Duties As
Transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection of TTO'S from pharmacy, collection and disposal of household and clinical waste, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of equipment, and additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
This is often physically demanding, requiring good self, organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a ‘General Porter’ to work in our busy Portering Services role. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways. The Trusts Portering service is part of that caring ethos, supporting clinical care and the smooth running of the Trust 24/7 365 days a year.
The role is a diverse role and may include such duties as: transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection and delivery of post, collection and disposal of household and clinical waste, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of Portering equipment, safe transport of deceased from wards with additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
There will also be additional development offered in line with appraisals to cover other Portering activities.
Successful applicant within this role will be expected to cover shifts across the full 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, this will initially be a structured rota pattern but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
This is an extremely diverse role with a diverse team, often physically demanding, requiring good self organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
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
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 backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nora Webster Job title: Ward Manager- Discharge Suite Email address: Telephone number:
Please call for more information about the role
Porters at Northampton General Hospital are the main support for the site in the transfer of patients and equipment. This role specifically to work with the Discharge Suite team, collecting patients who are going home and bringing them to the Discharge Suite.
The role is highly customer focused so the ability to strike a good rapport with people is key to the role.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a 'Discharge Suite Porter'. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways.
The Role May Include Such Duties As
Transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection of TTO'S from pharmacy, collection and disposal of household and clinical waste, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of equipment, and additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
This is often physically demanding, requiring good self, organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a ‘General Porter’ to work in our busy Portering Services role. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways. The Trusts Portering service is part of that caring ethos, supporting clinical care and the smooth running of the Trust 24/7 365 days a year.
The role is a diverse role and may include such duties as: transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection and delivery of post, collection and disposal of household and clinical waste, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of Portering equipment, safe transport of deceased from wards with additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
There will also be additional development offered in line with appraisals to cover other Portering activities.
Successful applicant within this role will be expected to cover shifts across the full 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, this will initially be a structured rota pattern but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
This is an extremely diverse role with a diverse team, often physically demanding, requiring good self organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
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
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 backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nora Webster Job title: Ward Manager- Discharge Suite Email address: Telephone number:
Please call for more information about the role
The role is highly customer focused so the ability to strike a good rapport with people is key to the role.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a 'Discharge Suite Porter'. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways.
The Role May Include Such Duties As
Transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection of TTO'S from pharmacy, collection and disposal of household and clinical waste, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of equipment, and additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
This is often physically demanding, requiring good self, organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a ‘General Porter’ to work in our busy Portering Services role. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways. The Trusts Portering service is part of that caring ethos, supporting clinical care and the smooth running of the Trust 24/7 365 days a year.
The role is a diverse role and may include such duties as: transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection and delivery of post, collection and disposal of household and clinical waste, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of Portering equipment, safe transport of deceased from wards with additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
There will also be additional development offered in line with appraisals to cover other Portering activities.
Successful applicant within this role will be expected to cover shifts across the full 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, this will initially be a structured rota pattern but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
This is an extremely diverse role with a diverse team, often physically demanding, requiring good self organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
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
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 backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Nora Webster Job title: Ward Manager- Discharge Suite Email address: Telephone number:
Please call for more information about the role
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