Shift Porter

To assist departments with the movement of patients using clinical manual handling procedures including 'pat sliding' and 'log rolling' techniques. To show reasonable judgement when a patient is ready to move and check with clinical staff if unsure Use machinery, equipment or materials as required throughout the hospital site, ensuring the use of such equipment and materials is in compliance with Trust policies and procedures. To replace medical gas cylinders where required and to check the cylinder/regulators for leaks in accordance with defined procedures. Document all faults relating to medical gas cylinders/regulators in compliance with approved processes. Collect pathology specimens, containers and units of blood, as and when required in accordance with safe handling procedures. Transfer pharmacy supplies, fluids, controlled drugs and emergency equipment as required, following agreed procedures. Complete paperwork as required. Undertake non-routine Portering duties such as office and equipment moves, escort duties and the retrieval/movement of patient notes and medical records. Undertake role specific, on the job, training and site familiarization with new Portering staff and agency support staff, as and when required Respond to service delivery issues using own judgement and problem solving when the line manager/senior supervisor is not available. Assist security staff, when requested with challenging patients or relatives and carry out site locking and unlocking as instructed. On an ad-hoc basis, to use approved cash in transit procedures, as approved by audit. Deliver and collect patient food trolleys across the hospital site, using manual handling procedures. Movement of deceased patients from clinical areas to the mortuary, using clinical manual handling as necessary. Move trolleys, beds and wheelchairs as necessary across the hospital site in accordance with health and safety procedures. Collect and sort mail for delivery across the hospital site. Sort as necessary and where required put mail for onward processing though the franking machine. Attend trauma/adult/cardiac/major incident/fire calls as part of the agreed incident response team. Investigate and assess alarms and situations, with agreed procedures. Inform the Operations Manager of any outcomes. Carry out the general cleaning of bed frames, trolleys and bariatric equipment prior to storage. Clean wheelchairs before daily use. To cover the duties of radiology porters, where required. This will include transporting patients, showing reasonable judgements and liaising with clinical staff to ensure that patients are ready to be moved. To check the identity of patients in line with Trust procedures prior to moving patients. To cover the duties of the Accident & Emergency porters as required. This will include transporting patients, showing reasonable judgement and liaising with clinical staff to ensure that patients are ready to be moved. To complete all necessary 'on the job' training, mandatory and statutory training and other specific training required by the Trust to ensure safety and compliance with all policies and procedures. To deliver clean linen to wards and departments and to collect soiled linen, general and clinical waste complying with legislation and Trust Infection Control procedures. To undertake curtain changes as part of the terminal clean process, to include high level ladder use. To liaise with Trust colleagues, patients, visitors and the general public in an appropriate manner at all times. To develop a knowledge of the hospital layout, equipment requirements and manual handling. To comply with and follow all department policies and procedures.

Experience of working in a diverse organisation is essential and previous experience in shift work in providing a 24/7 service along with NHS experience would be an advantage.,

• Ability to work unsocial hours as part of a shift system
• Commitment to work the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility of working where required
• Willingness to learn, Educated to GCSE level or equivalent C or above
• Basic computer skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ level 1
Desirable criteria
• NVQ level 2 in support services in health care, Able to work with a diverse range of people eg nursing staff facilities staff and clinical staff, patients visitirs and the general public
Desirable criteria
• Previous experience in a similar role
• Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment, Ability to work as part of a team
• Able to record information accurately
• Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written english, Able to communicate effectively with others
• Flexible approach to work
• Proactive attitude
• Able to undertake the physical duties of the role
• Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality
Desirable criteria
• Basic understanding of the department duties and responsibilities surrounding the portering roles
• Ability to motivate others where required, Essential criteria
• Ability to use own initiative within the duties of this post
• Basic understanding of Health & Safety
Desirable criteria
• Able to organise a team if required
  
  Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.
The Trust comprises of four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel., Ever thought about working for the NHS? Come and work for a fantastic Trust as a Shift Porter at the Horton General Hospital - Banbury We are currently looking to recruit motivated individuals, who would like to make a difference to the patient experience by joining the Horton in-house Shift Portering team here at Banbury., Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest NHS teaching trusts in the country. It provides a wide range of general and specialist clinical services and is a base for medical education, training and research.The Trust comprises four hospitals - the John Radcliffe Hospital, Churchill Hospital and Nuffield Orthopaedic Centre in Headington and the Horton General Hospital in Banbury. For more information on OUH please view OUH At a Glance by OUHospitals - Issuu Our values, standards and behaviours define the quality of clinical care we offer and the professional relationships we make with our patients, colleagues and the wider community. We call this Delivering Compassionate Excellence and its focus is on our values of compassion, respect, learning, delivery, improvement and excellence. These values put patients at the heart of what we do and underpin the quality healthcare we would like for ourselves or a member of our family. Watch how we set out to deliver compassionate excellence via the OUH YouTube channel.