- A good standard of education
- Basic IT Skills
- Dealing with the public in a customer facing role
- Good interpersonal skills and ability adapt approach to suit the needs of the person/situation.
- 1 years' experience within a hospital setting
- Ability to prioritise departmental workload
- Have an awareness of Trust policies and guidelines
- Ability to work within a busy and demanding department
- Demonstrate good practice and have knowledge of Health and safety legislation.
- Good Communication skills
- Able to deal with conflict
- Strong work ethic
- Good organisational skills
- Understand confidentiality
- The ability and experience to work for a large proportion of time autonomously.
- Must be able to fulfil the requirements of the role - manual handling, lifting
- Able to develop and maintain relationships
- Able to motivate self and others
- Team member
- Willing to work shifts and flexible attitude with regard to working hours
- Ability to work under pressure and to deadlines
- Reliable with excellent timekeeping.
- Ability to show respect and compassion when dealing with sensitive situations.
- Understanding of the EXCEL values of George Eliot Hospital
- Successfully complete a DBS check
- Occupational Health check clearance
Theatre Porter - Nuneaton, United Kingdom - George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Description
Job summary
Job Title -Theatre Porter
Hours per
Perm/Fixed Term-Permanent
Salary-£22,383 pa
Closing Date-29/04/2024
Interview Date-23/05/2024
The main duty of the post holder is to provide a portering service to the Theatre Department, support patient transfers to and from the wards and to carry out routine ADHOC duties - supporting with department deliveries.
Liaising with the nurse in charge of theatre department and operational teams.
This post may close early due to high numbers of applicationsso you are advised to apply promptly.
All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.
A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.
Careers at George Eliot - 'Where you make a difference'
Main duties of the job
The main duty of the post holder is to provide a portering service to the Theatre Department, support patient transfers to and from the wards and to carry out routine ADHOC duties - supporting with department deliveries.
Liaising with the nurse in charge of theatre department and operational teams.
To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested.
To assist at cardiac arrests
To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials
To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary.
When required, assist with low level security requests
Work within theatre department
About us
Here at George Eliot our vision to ' excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:
E ffective Open Communication
e x cellence and safety in everything we do
C hallenge but support
E xpect respect and dignity
L ocal health that inspires confidence
Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, extensive in-house course learning directory, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking
Job descriptionJob responsibilities
To provide a portering service to all wards & departments. To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley.
To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department.
To collect prescriptions and drug books from theatre departments and deliver them to the Pharmacy department.
To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested.
To assist at cardiac arrests
To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials
To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary.
When required, assist with low level security requests
Work within theatre department
Person SpecificationQualification(s) and Professional Training
Essential
Desirable
Experience and Knowledge
Essential
Desirable
Skills and Abilities
Essential
Desirable
Personal Qualities
Essential
Other
Essential