General Porter

Role Overview

This position involves working in the Portering Department at Conquest Hospital, following an alternating shift schedule. Shifts rotate between Monday to Sunday from 08:00 to 16:00 and 14:30 to midnight. Training will also be provided to cover duties in the hospital's waste management department as needed.

Key Qualities and Skills

• Ability to show sensitivity and empathy towards others
• Patience and capacity to remain composed during stressful events
• Strong critical thinking and reasoning skills
• Excellent communication capabilities
• Ability to effectively collaborate with people from diverse backgrounds
• Physical fitness with substantial stamina
• Calmness and quick response in emergency situations
• Reliability in following directions and respect for patient confidentiality
• Capability to handle patients and visitors who might be anxious, distressed, or seriously ill with care and respect
• Flexibility and adaptable work attitude

Primary Duties

• Transporting and escorting patients and visitors within the hospital
• Performing mortuary responsibilities, including transporting deceased bodies and managing mortuary access in the mortuary assistant’s absence
• Assisting ambulance crews and funeral directors during admissions as necessary
• Managing internal specimen deliveries and transportation related to theatre and x-ray services
• Maintaining hospital equipment and furniture by ensuring cleanliness and reporting defects to the appropriate team leader; moving items as required
• Handling medical gas cylinders, including delivery and reporting issues in manifold rooms and gas supply systems
• Responding promptly to emergencies such as cardiac arrests, major incidents, hazardous chemical incidents, traumas, helicopter landings, fire alarms, and patient collapses, bringing necessary equipment and assistance

Employee Benefits

• Comprehensive staff development programs
• Enrollment in the NHS pension scheme
• Automatic inclusion in the Temporary Workforce Service
• Access to on-site childcare nurseries, staff restaurants, and accommodation
• Occupational health services and confidential psychological support through an Employee Assistance Programme
• Affordable onsite parking available at £50 annually

Additional Information

The employer emphasizes the importance of applicants submitting original content in their job applications rather than relying on AI tools to ensure an honest reflection of their capabilities, which aids in a fair assessment process.

For questions or informal visits, contact Paul Tullett, Portering Manager, at paul.tullett@nhs.net or phone 07890050646.