Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
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Portering Services Team Role
We require enthusiastic individuals who can work within the Portering Services team at the Central Campus RHH and offer flexibility to cover all Portering related tasks including Charge-hand and driving duties.
The postholder will transfer patients from all wards and departments, in beds, wheelchairs or stretcher or via the internal Ambulance making sure patient is secure to travel. Move patients with assistance and instruction from professional staff. This Includes the occasional movement of patients with valuables under the supervision of the nursing staff.
Key Responsibilities:
- Transfer deceased patients to Mortuary, ensuring all equipment is clean after use.
- Act under instruction from medical/nursing staff in the event of a cardiac arrest or other emergencies i.e. Fire Alert.
- Attend Heli pad when requested and provide support to Security Northern General Hospital ONLY.
- Provide Emergency response for stroke to scan patients CENTRAL ONLY.
- Collection of wheelchairs around the site to dedicated wheelchair hubs.
- Deliver stores/supplies/Sharpsmart as appropriate to all wards and departments.
- Transfer of urgent medical equipment as required.
- When on driving duties you must undertake a daily vehicle check.
- The internal transportation of Medical Records, X-Ray Folders and any other files or documents i.e. Lab Reports.
- The escorting of medical staff for the collection of drugs/blood.
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Working Pattern:
- 5/7 Shifts including nights / afternoons and morning shifts.
- Monday – Sunday - subject to the needs of the department.
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Contact Information:
Name: Mr Andrew Stacey
Job title: Portering Manager
Email address: andrew.stacey@nhs.net
Telephone number: 01142711621
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