Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our fantastic portering team.
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/
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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 & Education
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of safe handling of medial gases
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Outlook applications
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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 working within a diverse environment
- Working within a busy dynamic team
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate support of the values and behaviours of the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Trust
- Desire to learn
- Actively seeks out areas to improve Security
Person Specification
Qualifications & Education
Desirable
- Experience and knowledge of safe handling of medial gases
Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Word and Outlook applications
Desirable
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- 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 working within a diverse environment
- Working within a busy dynamic team
Values & Behaviours
Essential
- Demonstrate support of the values and behaviours of the Liverpool Heart & Chest Hospital NHS Trust
- Desire to learn
- 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.
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).
