Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic portering team as part of our bank system.
This is as and when is needed to cover staff annual leave and sickness cover
We are an excellent team who have great relationships with all patients relatives and staff.
We pride ourselves on delivering the best patient experience.
We are a great team who work hard and take pride in the care, experience and safety to all our patients.
Main duties of the job
Our Main duties include transporting patients around the trust to different wards and departments whilst ensuring patients are safe and comfortable this can be patients on beds or chairs. We work in a variety of departments such as theatre, X-ray and general patient areas, clinical areas and non clincal areas
We also transport trust waste , trust linen , collecting and transporting bloods and help service users in moving equipment along with other duties.
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
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
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A-D in maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Level of personal fitness that enables transportation of patients using equipment
- 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
- 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
- Experience in working with patients
- Experience in working with others
- Experience of delivering quality patient care
- Full driving licence
- Manual handling
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate support of the values and behaviours of the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Trust
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Desire to learn
- Can recognise and deal with negative behaviour
- Can contribute to an open and honest culture
- Actively seeks out areas to improve Security
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSE grade A-D in maths and English
Experience
Essential
- Good verbal communication skills
- Level of personal fitness that enables transportation of patients using equipment
- 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
- 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
- Experience in working with patients
- Experience in working with others
- Experience of delivering quality patient care
- Full driving licence
- Manual handling
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate support of the values and behaviours of the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Trust
- Personally and professionally responsible
- Desire to learn
- Can recognise and deal with negative behaviour
- Can contribute to an open and honest culture
- Actively seeks out areas to improve Security
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.
