Bank Porter - Haywards Heath, United Kingdom - 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

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Haywards Heath, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Description

University Sussex Hospital NHS Trust provides General Hospital Services to Brighton and Hove, the West of East Sussex and Mid Sussex and more specialised tertiary services across the south east of England.

Our ambition is to be known for the quality and safety of our clinical services and for treating our patients, their families and each other with kindness and compassion

We will have succeeded if our patients feel we have done the best we can do by them and our staff feeling their contribution is recognised and valued.

As the regional teaching hospital we work with our partner medical school and the KSS Postgraduate Deanery to undertake research and to educate and train current and future NHS staff.

To provide a high quality, prompt and efficient Portering service to patients, staff and visitors and to undertake the movement of patients, equipment, documentation, food etc.

in an efficient and safe manner.

Maintain clean and safe equipment and environment in accordance with the Portering SLA (Service Level Agreement), be responsive to service needs as they arise and constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service.

Undertake necessary duties to ensure maintenance of an efficient Portering Service in both patient and non-patient environments.

Ensure personal conduct is of the highest standard at all times while on the hospital premises, exhibiting courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users of the service at all times.

All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Trust policies and procedures including infection control.

When required, you may need to assist with the emergency and evacuation procedures e.g., major incidents/alerts systems, bomb alerts and fire procedures in accordance with Trust policy.

The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust's Values and Behaviours initiative and act accordingly.

Join us at UHSussex, every day is different, you can be the change, better never stops

At UHSussex we're proud to be at the heart of the NHS.

As one of the UK's largest acute Trusts, we're a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Improving lives:

We are a vibrant and inclusive organisation, with hardworking, talented and dedicated individuals, who work together towards a common goal, to always put our Patient First.

Our mission is summed up by our 'where better never stops' motto and no matter the role at UHSussex, you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs.

This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

Build a career with us:

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be.

From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop.

We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

Main

Responsibilities:

The conveyance of patients by wheelchair, trolley, stretcher, bed, or any other means necessary, including some escort duties in a safe and appropriate manner.

The collection and delivery of furniture, air and foam mattresses, linen, medical records, patient notes, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, post, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment and supplies, food and any other items, using appropriate methods of work as directed

The identification and movement of medical gases as necessary including the maintenance of medical gas banks ensuring adherence to strict regulations governing the handling of medical gases.

Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary in a dignified manner using appropriate means of transport.

Providing a certificate of competence has been obtained from the Trust, use the designated biometric blood tracking system ensuring the blood products are transported in the correct manner e.g.

, use of cool box for 2 units or more

Attend medical emergencies including cardiac arrests with the resus trolley / bag

Assist patients to be pat slid across from trolleys to the bed with assistance from the nursing staff.

Please see JD and PS for full details