Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a band 3 shift porter to join our great team.
We are an excellent trust to work for and have great rewards packages for our staff and are excellent at keeping are staff health and wellbeing at the top of our priorities.
We strive ourselves on being the best offering our patients, families and staff the best possible experience.
Main duties of the job
Transport
patients across the site using the appropriate equipment supplied (beds, trolleys, wheelchairs etc
Complete
scheduled and on request blood collections
Changing,
transporting and checking correct size medical gas bottles by adhering to all
regulations and training issued
Record
details when changing theatre nitrous gas cylinders in line with regulations
and training issued
Respond
to fire alerts as part of the fire team, if required assist with evacuation of
patients, prevent visitors/patients entering fire alert zones and ensure fire
brigade are meet and notified location of the fire alert.
Driving
the Trust vehicle to collect all waste management including clinical, domestic,
cardboard, and recycle waste
Collection
and transportation of linen across the Trust, store appropriately
Maintain
general tidiness on a daily basis of the reception areas and pathways leading
into the Hospital
About us
As the largest
single site specialist heart and chest hospital in the UK, we, at Liverpool
Heart and Chest Hospital, have a clear vision 'to
be the best cardiothoracic integrated healthcare organisation'.
We provide specialist
services in cardiothoracic surgery, cardiology, respiratory medicine both in
the hospital and out in the community.
We serve a
catchment area of 2.8 million people, spanning Merseyside, Cheshire, North
Wales and the Isle of Man, and increasingly we receive referrals from outside
these areas for highly specialised services such as aortics.
Our reputation for
strong performance is important in delivering the best
care for our patients and high quality clinical services. This is
underpinned by a culture of research and innovation, delivered in modern estate
and our encouragement of flexible working in a variety of forms.
Please visit our website - https://www.lhch.nhs.uk/
Please follow this link for a
tour of our site - https://bit.ly/36ylsoq
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transport
patients across the site using the appropriate equipment supplied (beds, trolleys, wheelchairs etc
Complete
scheduled and on request blood collections
Changing,
transporting and checking correct size medical gas bottles by adhering to all
regulations and training issued
Record
details when changing theatre nitrous gas cylinders in line with regulations
and training issued
Respond
to fire alerts as part of the fire team, if required assist with evacuation of
patients, prevent visitors/patients entering fire alert zones and ensure fire
brigade are meet and notified location of the fire alert.
Driving
the Trust vehicle to collect all waste management including clinical, domestic,
cardboard, and recycle waste
Collection
and transportation of linen across the Trust, store appropriately
Maintain
general tidiness on a daily basis of the reception areas and pathways leading
into the Hospital
Grit
hospital site pavements
Transport
deceased patients to the mortuary in a safe and dignified manner using the
appropriate equipment
If
requested attend liquid oxygen compound and monitor the levels until staff from
the Estates department can attend
Move
equipment and furniture as requested in a safe manner across the Trust
Delivery and collection of pharmacy bags
across the Trust and Broadgreen wards
Record
accurate details of duties performed on Ad hock
sheets
Interact
with patients in a professional, friendly and polite manner
On
request deliver and collect sharp smart system in accordance with training
provided
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transport
patients across the site using the appropriate equipment supplied (beds, trolleys, wheelchairs etc
Complete
scheduled and on request blood collections
Changing,
transporting and checking correct size medical gas bottles by adhering to all
regulations and training issued
Record
details when changing theatre nitrous gas cylinders in line with regulations
and training issued
Respond
to fire alerts as part of the fire team, if required assist with evacuation of
patients, prevent visitors/patients entering fire alert zones and ensure fire
brigade are meet and notified location of the fire alert.
Driving
the Trust vehicle to collect all waste management including clinical, domestic,
cardboard, and recycle waste
Collection
and transportation of linen across the Trust, store appropriately
Maintain
general tidiness on a daily basis of the reception areas and pathways leading
into the Hospital
Grit
hospital site pavements
Transport
deceased patients to the mortuary in a safe and dignified manner using the
appropriate equipment
If
requested attend liquid oxygen compound and monitor the levels until staff from
the Estates department can attend
Move
equipment and furniture as requested in a safe manner across the Trust
Delivery and collection of pharmacy bags
across the Trust and Broadgreen wards
Record
accurate details of duties performed on Ad hock
sheets
Interact
with patients in a professional, friendly and polite manner
On
request deliver and collect sharp smart system in accordance with training
provided
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full clean driving license
- working with patients
- worked in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid up to date certificate for THE HANDLING OF MEDICAL GAS to evidence full training have been completed
- Full clean driving license
- Good verbal communication skills
- Level of personal fitness that enables transportation of patients using equipment
- Ability to prioritise workload for other staff and give clear instructions
- Ability to prioritise incidents based on dynamic risk
- Ability to record duties performed and complete forms as and when required
- Flexible approach to working
- Able to work shifts over 24/7 period including bank holidays
- Ability to prioritise duties and workload on shifts
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Professional and efficient approach when dealing incidents
- Ability to empathise with patients and relatives in a healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Outlook applications
- Experience working within a diverse environment
- Working within a busy dynamic team
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Full clean driving license
- working with patients
- worked in a hospital environment
Desirable
- Experience of working in a hospital setting
Qualifications
Essential
- Valid up to date certificate for THE HANDLING OF MEDICAL GAS to evidence full training have been completed
- Full clean driving license
- Good verbal communication skills
- Level of personal fitness that enables transportation of patients using equipment
- Ability to prioritise workload for other staff and give clear instructions
- Ability to prioritise incidents based on dynamic risk
- Ability to record duties performed and complete forms as and when required
- Flexible approach to working
- Able to work shifts over 24/7 period including bank holidays
- Ability to prioritise duties and workload on shifts
- Self-motivated
- Enthusiastic
- Commitment to providing a quality service
- Professional and efficient approach when dealing incidents
- Ability to empathise with patients and relatives in a healthcare environment.
Desirable
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Outlook applications
- Experience working within a diverse environment
- Working within a busy dynamic team
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.
