Transport Driver / Porter

To provide an efficient and effective supporting service to all wards and departments within the hospital and support the delivery of excellent patient care in line with 'The Trusts Main principles.
To provide a full supporting service for a 24 hour, 7 day week facility.( Working as part of a rota system). Undertaking the following duties, · Perform both collection and Delivery duties in relation to Specimens, Pharmacy items, Patient notes and other items between the Trust and nominated sites.
· Undertake specific laboratory (Blood bank related) procedures associated with 'out of hours' shifts- training will be given.
· Collect specimens and other adhoc items from The Trust and deliver them to Pathology Reception.(The Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham) This may also include urgent X-rays, notes and items of equipment.to other Local Healthcare Providers( Birmingham Children's Hospital - Moseley Hall Hospital).
· Collect & Deliver urgent blood or blood products for transfusion to designated storage fridges within the Trust (Theatres) and return unused units directly to the Blood Transfusion Department. (University Hospitals Birmingham).

The Royal Orthopaedic Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest specialist orthopaedic units in Europe. We offer planned orthopaedic surgery to people locally, nationally and internationally.
Our Trust is a very special hospital; big enough to deliver world class services and small enough to offer exceptional patient and staff experience. We offer a working experience unique in the West Midlands and we're always on the lookout for passionate people to join our award-winning team.
The ROH is an equal opportunities employer. We employ people of difference and are committed to growing an inclusive culture, where difference is celebrated, and people feel able to bring their whole and authentic self to work.
We are a Disability Confident Leader and offer a range of inclusive, family friendly and flexible working arrangements and policies, to support our people in the workplace. Flexible working requests will be considered.
The Trust is committed to the Disability Confident Interview Scheme and will offer an interview to disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy and consider them on their abilities.