Porter Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust inLiverpool inLiverpool PUBLISHED FRI 20 DEC 2024

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Opportunity to contribute to the well-being of patients and support essential hospital operations.

Flexible shift patterns provide work-life balance, accommodating various lifestyles.

Interacting with diverse teams and making a positive impact on patient care and service delivery.

Development of strong communication and interpersonal skills in a fast-paced environment.

Possibility for career advancement within the NHS framework, with training and development opportunities.

Working in a reputable institution that plays a pivotal role in improving healthcare services in Liverpool and beyond.

The Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking Porters for its Aintree Site to enhance the Porter Services Department. Candidates should possess excellent communication and customer service skills, exhibit a smart appearance, and demonstrate a positive work attitude. Responsibilities include transporting patients, delivering meals and medical equipment, managing clinical waste, and responding to emergencies while maintaining confidentiality and discretion. The role requires the ability to multitask, work both independently and as part of a team, and adapt to changing circumstances. Successful applicants will likely have basic computer skills, a foundational understanding of health and safety, and strong interpersonal abilities.

This position is crucial for the hospital's operations, emphasizing the importance of a calm demeanor and physical fitness in high-pressure situations. The Trust, formed from the merger of two acute Trusts, provides comprehensive healthcare services to a large population in Merseyside and beyond. Interested candidates are encouraged to apply promptly, as the vacancy will close once sufficient applications are received.

We are looking to recruit Porters to work various shifts Monday to Sunday supporting the Porter Services Department at Liverpool University Hospitals (Aintree Site).

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced and capable individual with high standards of communication and a positive work attitude. You must be of smart appearance, polite manner and possess excellent customer service skills.

You will be responsible for supporting service improvements and encouraging the delivery of high productivity; supported by excellent customer care.

You will be able to work on your own initiative and under direction, whilst maintaining confidentiality and discretion at all times. The ability to prioritise your own workload and multi-task, as well as excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

In this role you will be required to provide a customer focused Porter service.

Successful Applicants Must Have

Good verbal and written communication skills.

Good Customer Service Skills.

Understanding for health and safety issues.

Ability to work within a team and on your own.

Ability to use tact and diplomacy in all situations.

Able to react flexibly in changing circumstances.

Basic computer skills.

You should be a team player who will support other team members, Coordinators and Managers.

This vacancy will close once sufficient applications have been received so please apply soon if interested

The role of a Porter is instrumental to the smooth running of the Hospital, you will move patients, deliver patient meals and manage safe movement of other medical equipment.

Porters should have the ability to work quickly and calmly in emergencies, have good interpersonal skills with the ability to listen and empathise, be patient and tolerant, a good physical fitness and have the ability follow instructions and work to tight time constraints.

Liverpool University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust was created on 1 October 2following the merger of two adult acute Trusts, Aintree University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal Liverpool and Broadgreen University Hospitals NHS Trust.

The merger provides an opportunity to reconfigure services in a way that provides the best healthcare services to the city and improves the quality of care and health outcomes that patients experience.

The Trust runs Aintree University Hospital, Broadgreen Hospital, Liverpool University Dental Hospital and the Royal Liverpool University Hospital.

It serves a core population of around 630,000 people across Merseyside as well as providing a range of highly specialist services to a catchment area of more than two million people in the North West region and beyond.

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Transport of patients to wards and departments including emergency bed and stretcher patients.

Take specimens to laboratories.

Collect clinical waste from wards and departments.

Deliver meal trolleys to and from wards.

Delivery of equipment to wards and departments.

Attending fire response at the request of line manager.

Delivery of drugs from wards and departments including controlled drugs.

Post-room duties

Any other designated duties as and when required by the porter services management.

This advert closes on Thursday 19 Dec 2024

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