Job summary
A vacancy has arisen within the Operating Theatres working as a Theatre Porter, working Monday to Friday for 1 part time (30.00 hours) position.
As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day to day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by ensuring the facilitation of timely movement of patients between the wards and the Operating Department as directed and assisting with the movement and maintenance of equipment and materials both within the department and the hospital in general.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Main duties of the job
Main Duties
- Transport of patients between the Wards, Theatre Reception Areas and Post Anaesthetic Care Units.
- Transfer of patients between beds / trolleys and theatre operating tables.
- Preparation and checking of all theatre trolleys to ensure they are fit for use.
- To assist in general cleaning within the department and maintain operating trolley storage areas in a clean and tidy manner.
- Monitoring of levels of medical gas cylinders and changing when required.
- To provide a messenger and delivery service both within the department and to ensure effective communication with other departments.
- To collect and transfer specimens to the Pathology Laboratory as and when directed to do so.
- Collect blood as and when required.
- Collect any items required from other departments within the hospital as and when required.
- Check used linen bags in changing rooms and change as and when necessary.
- Demonstrate a caring manner towards patients at all times and after training has been provided assist with moving and handling of patients as and when necessary.
- Collect equipment belonging to the department from wards and other areas.
About us
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
DSFS has just over 1000 staff in Facilities, Estates, Procurement, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible and proactive.
DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Service or Public Sector experience
- Understanding of moving and handling procedures and guidlines in relation to the role
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of preparation / maintenance of equipment
- Experience of portering duties
- Experience of hospital / caring environment
- An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
- Understanding of infection control and how to maintain a celan & safe environment
- IT systems experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with general public
- Understanding of confidentiality and the importance in relation to this role
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Understanding the layout of the hospital
- Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to the role
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team Worker
- Smart Appearance
- Demonstrate ability to fulfil physically demanding activities
- Adaptable to meet service needs
Desirable
- Demonstrate a friendli outgoing manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills
Desirable
- Qualifications relevant to a care profession ( eg NVQ/QCF awards)
- Customer care course / qualification
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Previous Health Service or Public Sector experience
- Understanding of moving and handling procedures and guidlines in relation to the role
Desirable
- Knowledge and experience of preparation / maintenance of equipment
- Experience of portering duties
- Experience of hospital / caring environment
- An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
- Understanding of infection control and how to maintain a celan & safe environment
- IT systems experience
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of working with general public
- Understanding of confidentiality and the importance in relation to this role
- Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team
Desirable
- Understanding the layout of the hospital
- Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to the role
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Team Worker
- Smart Appearance
- Demonstrate ability to fulfil physically demanding activities
- Adaptable to meet service needs
Desirable
- Demonstrate a friendli outgoing manner
Qualifications
Essential
- Basic numeracy & literacy skills
Desirable
- Qualifications relevant to a care profession ( eg NVQ/QCF awards)
- Customer care course / qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
