About this role
Job summary
If you are passionate about surgery and have a desire to work in a supportive, compassionate, and dedicated team, then this is the job for you!
We are looking to recruit a highly motivated and enthusiastic Theatre Porter to join our Halton Site Theatres across Captain Sir Tom Moore and Nightingale Theatres. We welcome applications from both experienced Theatre Porters and Healthcare Assistants who arewishing to expand their skills into the Theatre environment.
We are an elective surgical department, with a combined total of 8 Theatres, and 2 Procedure Rooms. We have recently completed our expansion, and successfully constructed our 8th Theatre and Procedure Room. In March 2023, CSTM Theatres achieved a Gold Star Accreditation for Care & Excellence. We are a CQC rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.
Our elective surgery service is based at Halton Hospital in Runcorn and we are seeking experienced, motivated and caring individuals who share our mission to be "outstanding for our patients, our communities and each other".
If you require a CoS / Visa to work in the UK, please be advised that the Band 2 Theatre Porter role is not eligible for a Certificate of Sponsorship. It is essential that you have unrestricted Right to Work in the UK to be considered for this role.
Main duties of the job
As a Theatre Porter, you will be an integral part of the patient's perioperative journey by:
Ensure a clean and safe environment for patients and staff.
Provide a high-quality porter service primarily escorting/chaperoning patients to and from the theatre department
General housekeeping with routine cleaning duties.
Transport of pathological specimens.
Transfer of items between locations
Transport and preparation of medical gas cylinders.
Assisting in the Recovery Unit.
Any other requested tasks deemed appropriate to their scope of practice.
Reporting to Team Leaders and Co-Ordinator's.
We offer full support by all members of staff. Regular reviews will support your progress in conjunction with online E-learning, and other in-house training prospects.
You will also have opportunities to work across site at the Nightingale Building, and Warrington Hospital (based on service requirements), where we support Children's Surgery, and patients who may require higher levels of clinical support.
About us
Our mission, vision and values are at the heart of North Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (NCM). They underpin everything we do and everything we aspire to be as an organisation
Our mission is to be exceptional for our patients, our communities and each other
Our vision is to be a great organisation providing excellent healthcare and opportunities to work and learn
Our approach to healthcare is founded on our four core values:
Kind - we are caring, supporting and respectful to everyone
Open - we are honest, transparent and open to new ways of working
Fair - we listen, value our differences and are inclusive to all
One team - we work well together and with our communities
We employ almost 6,500 people from more than 80 nationalities and are fully committed to being an equal, diverse and inclusive employer. Our culture and values ensure that everyone is treated with dignity and respect, and that no job applicant or employee is disadvantaged at any stage of their journey.
We are also proud to be an Armed Forces Friendly organisation and welcome applications from members of the Armed Forces community, including veterans, reservists and families.
Working at NCM means becoming part of a dedicated team of clinical and support staff who are passionate about keeping people well and supporting wellbeing. If you share our values and are motivated by making a difference for our patients, we'd be delighted to receive your application
Job description Job responsibilities
Please See the Full Job Description/Person Spec/Advert Attached.
Part-Time Hours (22.5hrs p/week) to meet departmental requirements.
Person Specification
Experience Essential
Previous Portering Experience or a similar role
Desirable
Experience of stores handling and/or cleaning in a similar post. Experience of working within a Sterile Services area. Experience of Handling Surgical Equipment and Consumables.
Qualifications Essential
Good level of education. With accuracy in literacy and numeracy.
Desirable
Basic IT Award
Skills, Knowledge and Competencies Essential
To be able to work as part of team but have ability to prioritise own workload. Ability to undertake physical tasks. Good communication skills. Basic IT Skills in Email Basic understanding of NHS issues. Ability to develop effective interpersonal relationships with colleagues in health care setting. Listens to others' views respecting and valuing individual patient needs. Able to take instruction and direction and work effectively as part of a team.
Desirable
Knowledge of current patient documentation to be completed within the Theatre Department. Knowledge of current legal and departmental documentation in place to ensure patient safety. Knowledge of Theatre Instrumentation
Specific Job Requirements Essential
Able to assist in the safe moving and handling of loads. I.e. Oxygen, Instrument Sets (up to 15kg), Patients in Beds/Wheelchairs. Caring and empathic approach. Ability to stand or walk for long period of time, with the ability to concentrate during busy/emergency environments.
Personal Attributes Essential
Good attendance record Able to perform wide range of duties. Smart appearance Reliable and enthusiastic
Other Essential
Compliance with Trust uniform policy Meet the requirements of the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act. Occupational Health Clearance in line with Trust policy
Desirable
Experience of Recruitment and Retention Issues.
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 Cheshire and Mersey NHS Foundation Trust (WHH)
Address Halton Site Theatres (CSTM and Nightingale Buildings)
Hospital Way, Halton
Runcorn
WA7 2HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://northcheshireandmersey.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)