Porter - Furness General Hospital

Job overview

We are looking for a Porter to join our team here at Furness General Hospital.

You should be hard working, punctual and able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.

1 x 32.5 hours  per week, worked over 7-day rota

Main duties of the job

The aim of the role is to support the clinical teams in maintaining the optimum environment for our patients. The main duties are to support patient movement, removal and disposal of waste, handling of medical gases.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

The post holder is required to undertake routine portering activities activities, which are task driven, and which require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time under the direction of the Patient Environment Services at One Lancashire and South Cumbria. These need to be in line with the National Cleaning Standards, department standing Operational Procedures and Trust Policies. To ensure a timely and efficient patient movement whilst providing excellent levels of customer care.