General Porter inDewsbury inDewsbury PUBLISHED
TUE 12 NOV 2024
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust rYYv8Rti
Opportunity to make a positive impact on patient care by assisting with safe transportation and support.
Full-time employment with a consistent work schedule of 37.5 hours per week, promoting job stability.
Variety in daily tasks and responsibilities, providing a dynamic work environment and reducing monotony.
Engagement with diverse teams and departments, fostering teamwork and collaborative skills.
Career development opportunities through induction and training programs, aiding in personal and professional growth.
Work in a supportive and caring environment focused on delivering quality service to patients and staff.
The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust is seeking a General Porter for Dewsbury Hospital. This full-time position (37.5 hours per week) involves supporting the safe transfer of patients, assisting with specimen and equipment collection, and managing clinical and household waste. The role requires working varied shifts between 06:00 am and 06:00 am across five days a week. Key responsibilities include moving patients by wheelchair, trolley, or bed, escorting visitors, ensuring the cleanliness and safety of transport equipment, and responding to emergency calls. The successful candidate will need to be courteous and caring, work collaboratively within the Operational Portering Team, and may occasionally supervise new staff. Note: This position is not eligible for Skilled Worker route sponsorship.
** Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. **
We are looking for an enthusiastic and hardworking team member to join our portering teams at Dewsbury Hospital. As front of house in general porter you will support the safe transfer of patients around the hospital in a timely and safe manner. You will also assist with the collection of specimens and equipment.
This is a full time position, 37.5 hours per week, working 5 days over 7 with varying shifts between the hours of 06.00am to 06.00am.
* Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date *
The post holder will work as part of the Operational Portering Team to provide patient movement and patient facing services and to assist in the movement of both clinical and household waste for the Trust.
Under the direction of the supervisor, the post holder will deliver an efficient, effective and quality front of house portering service that is supportive towards departments and other buildings. The post holder will be courteous and caring towards patients and all service users.
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- The conveyance or movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley or bed.
- Movement of deceased patients to the mortuary.
- Changing of medical gas cylinders as required.
- Escorting of patients and visitors.
- Collection and disposal of refuse, including clinical waste generated by the retained estate.
- To rotate through all portering duties and departments as required to meet Service delivery requirements.
- Respond to requests within minimum time, enabling the Department to meet its Service Level Agreements with other Trust departments.
- Respond to crash and fire calls and hold the bleep as requested by Supervisors or team leaders.
- An experienced post holder may, on occasion be requested to have a supernumerary member of staff working alongside them to assist in their induction to the department.
- The post holder will be expected to have an understanding of the operation of the department to assist in its smooth running and enable them to priorities workload.
- To ensure that all equipment is safe and clean at all times for patient use. This will include the use of sanitizing wipes on wheels chairs and mortuary trolleys between each patient use.
- May be required to work as a link operator to cover the service at times of staff shortage.
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To work as a General Porter in the UK, you typically need a variety of skills and qualities, including:
1. Physical fitness: The role often involves heavy lifting, pushing, and carrying items, so good physical condition is essential.
2. Communication skills: You should be able to interact positively with a diverse range of people, including staff, visitors, and patients, depending on the setting.
3. Teamwork: Often, porters work closely with other staff members, so being a good team player is crucial.
4. Customer service skills: Providing assistance and service in a friendly and efficient manner is important, especially in hospitals, hotels, or customer-facing environments.
5. Time management: The ability to prioritize tasks and manage your time effectively ensures all responsibilities are completed promptly.
6. Attention to detail: Being thorough and accurate in your work helps maintain the standards expected in the environment you are working in.
7. Basic problem-solving skills: You may encounter situations that require quick thinking and adaptability, so being able to address issues as they arise is helpful.
8. Health and safety awareness: Understanding and adhering to safety protocols, especially in healthcare settings, is vital to ensure the safety of yourself and others.
9. Driving skills: In some settings, especially larger institutions, having a valid driver's license may be beneficial or required for transporting goods and materials.
10. Basic IT skills: Familiarity with using basic computer systems or equipment for logging and tracking items may be necessary in some roles.
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