Security - Porter

Job overview

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our wonderful Portering and Security Team as we are looking to expand our efficient and high quality service here at Broomfield Hospital therefore enhancing and improving the service offered to all our patients, visitors, and staff.

You will also benefit from flexibility as these posts offer a variety of shifts including nights and weekends and we are happy to discuss Full Time and Part Time offers. Previous experience of working in a portering/security role within a hospital environment would be an advantage, but not essential as we offer full-training and support for all our staff.

So, if you enjoy socialising with a variety of people or are someone who prefers an active role rather than an office job, then we are looking for you?

Main duties of the job

Respond to all work requests promptly and efficiently, liaising with ward and department staff whilst maintaining active awareness of security risks throughout the duration of duty.

Ensure that all ad-hoc work, e.g moving furniture, equipment is carried out following the Trust manual handling procedures.

Transporting patients to and from ward and departments. Assisting staff in patient transfer from beds, trolleys and wheelchairs whilst ensuring that their comfort and dignity are maintained. All movements must be in accordance with Trust moving and handling policy.

Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and

To comply with all Trust's Policies and Procedures including Health and Safety and attend training sessions as prescribed or agreed through staff appraisals.

Provide a timely and effective post room service, sorting and delivering post as required.

To carry out routine waste collection as required.

exchange empty medical gas cylinders for full on request, following appropriate procedures.

Provide assistance on site to members of the public, staff and contractors wishing to park on site.

To ensure compliance with all Trust policies and procedures relevant to the area of work.

Maintain high levels of confidentiality and information security at all times, complying with the relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide an effective, timely delivery and collection service which supports all aspects of clinical and non-clinical services. These include but are not limited to:

Help members of the public Transferring patients  Moving furniture Transporting specimens and samples Transferring deceased patients to the Mortuary Attend security shouts as and when required (full training to be given) Moving Gas Cylinders Securing hospital  Attend Fire Shouts

For further details about this interesting and varied role please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application.