Job Description

The post holder will be a member of the general Portering team and will provide a full

Portering service to all wards and departments as instructed by the Portering

Services Manager, Head Porter or duty Charge hand Porter. Core duties will involve the

transportation of patients, records, equipment, specimens and supplies, together with other tasks

as detailed in this job description.



The Porter will be based primarily in Accident & Emergency department.



Collection and transportation of pathology specimens. Collection of medical gases etc. from store, transport to ward, and department and

assemble where necessary.

Change medical gas cylinders in manifold rooms Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public in

a helpful and courteous manner.

Be prepared to carry out the transportation of patient from and or between wards and

departments. and from Accident & Emergency

Carry out the removal of deceased patients to the mortuary. (Assist & with viewings as

directed.)

Be prepared to carry the appropriate bleep and undertake duties at departmental level

as directed, i.e. A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy,

Carry out Portering of a general nature such as furniture removals

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Responsibilities continued: Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public in

a helpful and courteous manner.

To collect and record in the appropriate ledger, blood products as requested from the

Blood Bank to wards and departments.

To carry the respective general, departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed. To assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with the

relevant Trust policies.

Be prepared to carry out planned and ad - hoc security duties as directed. Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.



Our Values



We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.



Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.



To distribute clean linen to all wards and departments in an emergency out of hours

service.

Collection and transportation of pathology specimens. Collection of medical gases etc. from store, transport to ward, and department and

assemble where necessary.

Change medical gas cylinders in manifold rooms Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public in

a helpful and courteous manner.

Be prepared to carry out the transportation of patient from and or between wards and

departments.

Carry out the removal of deceased patients to the mortuary. (Assist & with viewings as

directed.)

Be prepared to carry the appropriate bleep and undertake duties at departmental level

as directed, i.e. A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy, Utility Services and Post Room.

Carry out Portering of a general nature such as furniture removals Assemble equipment as necessary such as beds, tables etc. Store as necessary in the

bed store.

Responsibilities continued: Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public in

a helpful and courteous manner.

To collect and record in the appropriate ledger, blood products as requested from the

Blood Bank to wards and departments.

To carry the respective general, departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed. To assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with the

relevant Trust policies.

Be prepared to carry out planned and ad - hoc security duties as directed. Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents. Be prepared to attend for duty at short notice in the event of staff shortages or a

HOSPITAL MAJOR INCIDENT ALERT and assist as directed.

To attend all hospital, departmental and local specialist training both on the hospital site

and at a recognised off site training establishment.

Observe all statutory and other relevant requirements, in particular to those relating to

Health & Safety, together with the wearing of protective clothing and uniforms.

Undertake routine and ad-hoc security checks both internal and external. To undertake when necessary duties within other core areas such as Departmental,

Utility and 22. Postal services and to carry out all tasks as detailed within the

appropriate job description.

To undertake general Portering duties on the North Wing site at the request of the

Portering Services Manager.

To assist in other Portering duties as required by your line Manager. To wear the uniform and all necessary protective clothing as issued by the Trust in

compliance with the Trust policy and the Health & Safety at Work Act or any other

legislative currently in force.