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General Porter

Job Description

Are you innovative and forward thinking? Are you looking to join a collaborative team that helps keep our hospitals running smoothly? Are you interested in a hands on job?

Join the team at the largest University Hospital in the South West, where our people and patients are at the heart of everything!

We are currently recruiting General Porters to work within the team to provide a comprehensive Portering service of a high standard across the whole hospital. This is a great opportunity to work in our patient friendly hospital.

On a day to day basis, tasks will include: -

• Providing a Portering and messenger service including the transfer of patients and visitors between wards and departments.
• Collecting and delivering a range of goods including drugs, bloods, furniture, case notes, specimens, x-rays and medical gas cylinders.
• Collecting and delivering mail
• Loading and unloading hospital deliveries
• Transferring furniture and other portable equipment and machinery
• Maintaining confidentiality and attend trust training
• Responding to emergency bleeps including cardiac arrest, fire, and major trauma.
• The above duties are not an exhaustive list, you may be asked to assist with other tasks as and when required.

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Pleasant and friendly personality
• Ability to use your own initiative
• Understanding of the need to deal with patients, parents and staff in a helpful and supportive manner.

• Competitive pay
• Access to the NHS pension scheme
• Paid annual leave, maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
• Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships!
• Industry leading discount schemes at local and national outlets, including insurance, holidays and shopping!

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