Theatre Porter - UPMC Aut Even Hospital, Kilkenny

Role Overview

We are seeking a dedicated Theatre Porter to join the team at UPMC Aut Even Hospital in Kilkenny on a permanent basis. The position involves supporting theatre operations to ensure patient safety and smooth procedural flow within clinical areas.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the safe transfer of patients to and from the theatre, endoscopy, and recovery rooms.
• Support theatre nursing staff by helping position patients appropriately for procedures.
• Prepare the theatre area each morning to ensure readiness for the day's patient list.
• Maintain adequate supplies of fluids and theatre attire within clinical and changing areas.
• Remove clinical and non-clinical waste from contaminated zones.
• Ensure laundry is cleared and sorted correctly from changing and utility areas.
• Keep changing rooms clean and organized.
• Assemble theatre equipment and supplies, including procedure packs, drapes, and gowns for scheduled lists in theatres and scope rooms.
• Manage delivery of stores orders to relevant storage rooms.
• Clean floors between procedures and transport instruments to CSSD for reprocessing after each case.
• Maintain cleanliness and functionality of all equipment (e.g. patient trolleys); report defects and label faulty items accordingly.
• Uphold high standards of Health and Safety within the workplace, reporting any incidents or hazards to maintain a secure environment for patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Assist with pharmacy orders and cleaning duties beyond those assigned to housekeeping staff.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by theatre management.

Qualifications and Experience

• A relevant FETAC Level 5 qualification is advantageous but not mandatory.
• Previous hospital experience is desirable but not essential.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills are required.
• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Salary and Work Hours

The annual salary ranges from €31,815 to €40,473, based on a 39-hour workweek.

Equal Opportunities and Benefits

UPMC is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive workplace. Benefits include fully paid maternity and paternity leave, a competitive pension plan, company-funded death-in-service benefit (three times salary), and critical illness coverage for employees up to age 66. We offer performance-based recognition through the ACES program, enhanced annual leave up to 27 days, flexible working opportunities, and support for career development and continuous learning.

About UPMC

UPMC is a global academic health system headquartered in Pittsburgh that delivers patient-centered care and innovative clinical research. Its international division operates hospitals and ambulatory centers in multiple countries including Ireland. Since 2006, UPMC has been providing high-quality healthcare services across the South East of Ireland, including multiple hospitals and outpatient care centers, with a focus on expanding specialty services and technology-driven healthcare solutions.