About this role
Job summary
Supporting and executing full range of patient services activities throughout the hospital by ensuring that patients, medical equipment and products are escorted/transported with care around the hospital in a timely manner.
To work closely with colleagues to provide assistance where required and respond to the different needs of all wards and departments.
Working as an effective team member, the post holder is expected to be flexible and work effectively with colleagues within the Trust and department.
Main duties of the job
To deliver excellent Customer services at all times. Transfer of Patients from Accident and Emergency, Radiology, Wards and Clinics. Collect specimens at scheduled timings and ad hoc requests. Working in Accident and Emergency supporting the department with patient transfers, holding the bleep. Communicate with Team Leader by radio. Respond to Emergency situations, Fire or Major Incidents as a support presence. Mortuary duties transfer of deceased patients with care and compassion. Carry out :- out of hours duties, gas cylinder, linen trolleys, medical equipment and any other reasonable requests.
About us
Priority will be given to colleagues identified as at risk through the Trust's redeployment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please see detailed Job Description and Person Specification for more information regarding this role.
Person Specification
Education Essential
3 GCSE or equivalent level of knowledge
Experience Essential
Customer Service Experience
Desirable
Previous experience in a Hospital Trust environment
Key Skills/Abilities Essential
Team player with ability to establish sound relationships Ability to remain calm and wok effectively in a busy environment Ability to use initiative to make a decision with sphere of work and/or knowledge recognising where assistance is required
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.
Employer details Employer name North West Anglia NHS Foundation Trust
Address Hinchingbrooke Hospital
Hinchingbrooke Park
Huntingdon
PE29 6NT
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.nwangliaft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)