Porter - Bank

We have an exciting opportunity for a Bank Porter to join our team. This position is well-suited to a team player with a customer focused approach and is looking to gain experience within a healthcare environment.

Job Role:

Assist with the collection and delivery of patients, furniture, medical gases, medical records, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment, medical supplies, amongst other items, utilising appropriate methods of work as directed.
Assist with the transfer of patients, in accordance with IFM Bolton Limited Policy, using equipment as directed, for example a Patient slide
Respond to cardiac arrest calls in line with policy.
Changing of medical gas cylinder in clinical areas and the manifold room, using appropriate methods of work.
Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and/or other investigations.
Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary using appropriate means of transport.
Ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock, medical gases and supplies, allowing them to be available as and when required in designated areas.
Franking of mail in line with postal service guidelines and IFM Bolton limited policies.
The Successful Candidate

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, work well under pressure, able to work alone and as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service.

This role is subject to Enhanced with Barred list DBS disclosure.

Qualifications, Experience and Skills:

Ability to work as part of team as well as independently
Ability to take and understand basic instructions
Ability to communicate effectively with Supervisors and colleagues
Ability to manipulate portering equipment such as bed push, trolleys, cages etc.
Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
Willingness to undertake mandatory training and any other training identified by the service / organisation.
Flexible approach
Demonstrates a customer / patient focused approach