Porter

Job summary

To work as part of the operational team responsible for providing a comprehensive patient support service in the hospital environment. This will involve carrying out the following Facilities Management functions:

o The primary function is the movement of patients, consumable products, waste, furniture, medical equipment, gasses, beds, mattresses etc.o The cleaning of all Portering equipment, delivery of blood products and responding to Major incident.o To deliver emergency blood products

• A manual UK driving license is required for this role

To provide a high quality responsive, efficient and effective patent support service to wards, and departments in North Bristol NHS Trust acting in a caring and professional

Main duties of the job

Knowledgeo Understanding of Portering activitieso Understanding of Department and Trust Health and Safety policies, written safe systems of systems of work and Department rules and procedureso Understanding of Portering equipment processeso Understanding and knowledge of pathology procedures for movement of blood products

Trainingo Customer and support services or equivalent experience to an NVQ Level 2o Mandatory training as required for the roleo Collection and transportation of blood productso Trust, Patient Support/Directorate Services induction trainingo On the job induction training

Experienceo Working a busy multi-faceted environmento Working a team based environment

Communication & Relational skillso Good verbal communication skillso Ability to work as a member of a teamo Good literacy and numeracy skillso Ability to work in a sensitive and unobtrusive manner around patientso Ability to use relevant electrical equipment safelyo Ability to clean and maintain all Portering equipment in line with hygiene practises and protocolso Ability to assist in and demonstrating duties and operating procedures and good practice guides without the need for direct supervisiono Be flexible in carrying out duties as instructed by Patient Support Team Leaders and relevant managers in accordance with the Departmental Rules and Procedureso Basic IT skills

About us

North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.

North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.