Shift Porter

Job description

Job responsibilities

Key Responsibilities

To assist departments with the movement of patients using clinical manual handling procedures including pat sliding and log rolling techniques. To show reasonable judgement when a patient is ready to move and check with clinical staff if unsure

Use machinery, equipment or materials as required throughout the hospital site, ensuring the use of such equipment and materials is in compliance with Trust policies and procedures.

To replace medical gas cylinders where required and to check the cylinder/regulators for leaks in accordance with defined procedures. Document all faults relating to medical gas cylinders/regulators in compliance with approved processes.

Collect pathology specimens, containers and units of blood, as and when required in accordance with safe handling procedures.

Transfer pharmacy supplies, fluids, controlled drugs and emergency equipment as required, following agreed procedures. Complete paperwork as required.

Undertake non-routine Portering duties such as office and equipment moves, escort duties and the retrieval/movement of patient notes and medical records.

Undertake role specific, on the job, training and site familiarization with new Portering staff and agency support staff, as and when required

Respond to service delivery issues using own judgement and problem solving when the line manager/senior supervisor is not available.

Assist security staff, when requested with challenging patients or relatives and carry out site locking and unlocking as instructed. On an ad-hoc basis, to use approved cash in transit procedures, as approved by audit.

Deliver and collect patient food trolleys across the hospital site, using manual handling procedures.

Movement of deceased patients from clinical areas to the mortuary, using clinical manual handling as necessary.

Move trolleys, beds and wheelchairs as necessary across the hospital site in accordance with health and safety procedures.

Collect and sort mail for delivery across the hospital site. Sort as necessary and where required put mail for onward processing though the franking machine.

Attend trauma/adult/cardiac/major incident/fire calls as part of the agreed incident response team. Investigate and assess alarms and situations, with agreed procedures. Inform the Operations Manager of any outcomes.

Carry out the general cleaning of bed frames, trolleys and bariatric equipment prior to storage. Clean wheelchairs before daily use.

To cover the duties of radiology porters, where required. This will include transporting patients, showing reasonable judgements and liaising with clinical staff to ensure that patients are ready to be moved. To check the identity of patients in line with Trust procedures prior to moving patients.

To cover the duties of the Accident & Emergency porters as required. This will include transporting patients, showing reasonable judgement and liaising with clinical staff to ensure that patients are ready to be moved.

To complete all necessary on the job training, mandatory and statutory training and other specific training required by the Trust to ensure safety and compliance with all policies and procedures.

To deliver clean linen to wards and departments and to collect soiled linen, general and clinical waste complying with legislation and Trust Infection Control procedures.

To undertake curtain changes as part of the terminal clean process, to include high level ladder use.

To liaise with Trust colleagues, patients, visitors and the general public in an appropriate manner at all times.

To develop a knowledge of the hospital layout, equipment requirements and manual handling.

To comply with and follow all department policies and procedures.

Person Specification

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Ability to work unsocial hours as part of a shift system
• Commitment to work the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility of working where required
• Willingness to learn

Education/Qualifications

Essential

• Educated to GCSE level or equivalent C or above
• Basic computer skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ level 1

Desirable

• NVQ level 2 in support services in health care

Experience

Essential

• Able to work with a diverse range of people eg nursing staff facilities staff and clinical staff, patients visitirs and the general public

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment

Skills

Essential

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to record information accurately
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written english

Personal Qualities

Essential

• Able to communicate effectively with others
• Flexible approach to work
• Proactive attitude
• Able to undertake the physical duties of the role
• Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality

Desirable

• Basic understanding of the department duties and responsibilities surrounding the portering roles
• Ability to motivate others where required

Skills

Essential

• Ability to use own initiative within the duties of this post
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety

Desirable

• Able to organise a team if required

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Horton General Hospital

Watts House

Banbury

OX16 9AL

Employer's website

https://www.ouh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)