Waste Porter - Dartford

We're currently recruiting a dedicated Waste Porter to help ensure the smooth running of the operations in Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 38.5 hours per week.As a Waste Porter, you will use your skills to maintain a high standard of quality work. In return, you will have the chance to progress your career with a company that invests in its people, celebrates individuality, and rewards and recognises employees who go beyond the plate.Could you bring your spark to Healthcare? Here's what you need to know before applying:Your key responsibilities will include:

• The core function of the position is the removal and disposal of hospital waste
• Transporting patients throughout the hospital; ensuring response times and standards are maintained throughout.
• Delivering medical gas cylinders, equipment, stores, furniture, pharmaceutical and pathology items.
• Taking blood samples, specimens and medication around the hospital in a timely and pleasant manner.
• Transporting the deceased to the mortuary.
• Receive, record and prioritise job requests in line with agreed procedures.
• Support medical staff during emergency situations
  
  Passionate about patient care, with the ability to communicate effectively with patients, visitors and healthcare staff.
• Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
• Confident working in a hospital environment and aware at times you will come in contact with patients that are particularly unwell or showing signs of distress.
• It doesn't matter if you've never worked as a Porter before. What does matter to us the most, is taking pride in what you do with a willingness to learn and go the extra mile for our patients.
• This position is subject to a Disclosure & Baring Service check; costs met by the employer.