Porter/ Runner Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit inStockport inStockport PUBLISHED
WED 29 JAN 2025
Opportunity to work in a dynamic environment with a high turnover of patients, fostering quick decision-making and adaptability.
Contribution to streamlined patient care in a unit focused on providing same-day emergency treatment, positively impacting patient outcomes.
Engagement in a variety of tasks, ensuring a diverse work experience and skill development in patient transport and support.
Supportive work culture that values teamwork and recognizes the importance of each role in delivering high-quality care.
Access to numerous benefits including generous annual leave, NHS pension scheme, and salary sacrifice schemes enhancing financial wellbeing.
Commitment to diversity and inclusion, with encouragement for applications from underrepresented communities, making it a welcoming workplace.
Flexible working options, promoting a healthy work-life balance that responds to individual needs.
The Stockport NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Porter to join their Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit (MSDEC) at Stepping Hill Hospital, a facility dedicated to providing streamlined patient care and treating a variety of medical conditions on the same day. In this role, the Porter will support the healthcare team by transporting patients and medical equipment throughout the hospital, delivering meals and drinks to patients, and assisting with various tasks as directed by the Nurse in Charge. The ideal candidate should exhibit a strong work ethic, enthusiasm, and an approachable demeanor to fit well with the MSDEC team.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust emphasises the importance of diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The organisation offers various benefits including a competitive annual leave allowance, NHS pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, staff discounts, and a cycle-to-work program. They also support flexible working arrangements to accommodate employee needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for further information or assistance with their application.
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust emphasises the importance of diversity in its workforce and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds. The organisation offers various benefits including a competitive annual leave allowance, NHS pension scheme, salary sacrifice schemes, staff discounts, and a cycle-to-work program. They also support flexible working arrangements to accommodate employee needs. Interested candidates are encouraged to reach out for further information or assistance with their application.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter to join the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit, a unique emergency care day unit based within Stepping Hill Hospital that aims to streamline patient care in order to provide same day treatment. MSDEC sees a variety of patients with medical conditions and often has a high turnover of patients.
As a porter based within the department, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver high quality care. They will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks, including the transporting of patients and equipment anywhere in the hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds; Collecting and delivering equipment & samples to and from the unit in a timely manner; the delivery of meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit and any other tasks under the direction of the Nurse in Charge.
The post holder would need to be approachable and enthusiastic with an excellent work ethic, who fits in well with the MSDEC team.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
As a porter based within the department, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver high quality care. They will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks, including the transporting of patients and equipment anywhere in the hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds; Collecting and delivering equipment & samples to and from the unit in a timely manner; the delivery of meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit and any other tasks under the direction of the Nurse in Charge.
The post holder would need to be approachable and enthusiastic with an excellent work ethic, who fits in well with the MSDEC team.
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits We Offer To You
- Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
- NHS pension scheme membership
- Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
- NHS Staff discounts
- Cycle to work scheme
- Salary finance – for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
- Stockport Credit Union– for local financial advice
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