About this role
Job summary
We have an exciting opportunity for a Porter to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to a team player with a customer focused approach and is looking to gain experience within a healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, work well under pressure, able to work alone and as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable adjustment
*This role is subject to Enhanced with Barred list DBS disclosure.*
Main duties of the job
Job Role:
Assist with the collection and delivery of patients, furniture, medical gases, medical records, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment, medical supplies, amongst other items, utilising appropriate methods of work as directed. Assist with the transfer of patients, in accordance with IFM Bolton Limited Policy, using equipment as directed. Respond to cardiac arrest calls in line with policy. Changing of medical gas cylinder in clinical areas and the manifold room, using appropriate methods of work. Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and/or other investigations. Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary using appropriate means of transport. Ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock, medical gases and supplies, allowing them to be available as and when required in designated areas. The role requires the individual to stand, walk, lift, kneel, bend and crouch for long periods. Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
Full UK Driving Licence - confident driving a 3.5 tonne van Ability to work as part of team as well as independently Ability to understand basic instructions Ability to communicate effectively Ability to manipulate portering equipment such as bed push, trolleys, cages etc. Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
About us
Integrated Facilities Management (iFM) Bolton Ltd is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bolton NHS Foundation Trust. We provide facilities management services at the Royal Bolton Hospital and the surrounding community health centres. Most inpatients will come into contact with iFM Bolton staff during their stay through our various services.
Our company is one built with local people at the heart of everything we do. Our services ensure the smooth running of the health care services within the community of Bolton. Our colleagues are dedicated professionals who share a passion to provide the best service possible. If you want to work for a company that makes a difference, supports the local community and is the backbone of vital services within healthcare, then look no further.
We are proud to be a Disability Confident Employer. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from candidates with a disability and commit to interview these candidates if their application meets the minimum criteria for the role - just tell us when applying.
Job description Job responsibilities
For full details regarding this role, please view the job description and person specification attached.
Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Full UK Driving Licence
Experience & Knowledge Desirable
Previous experience of undertaking Portering in a non- domestic environment Knowledge of transport equipment Able to demonstrate an understanding of the key health and safety issues within healthcare environments Portertrac system
Skills & Ability Essential
Awareness of working in a healthcare environment - dignity and respect, confidentiality Ability to manipulate portering equipment such as bed push, trolleys, cages, etc Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship 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).
Employer details Employer name Bolton NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bolton Hospital
Minerva Road
Bolton
BL4 0JR
United Kingdom
Employer's website http://www.boltonft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)