The Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
General Porter
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General Porter
We are looking to recruit a General Porter to provide a comprehensive and responsive portering service across the Trust. The role supports patient flow and the delivery of clinical services through the safe movement of patients, equipment, materials, and supplies.
Role Responsibilities
The post holder will work across multiple Trust sites and hospital areas, including clinical and non-clinical environments, and will be required to respond to both routine and emergency situations in line with Trust procedures.
- Patient Movement:
- Safe and timely movement of patients using wheelchairs, beds, and trolleys across all hospital areas, including wards, A&E, maternity, and diagnostic departments.
- Delivery and Collection:
- Delivery and collection of clinical and non-clinical items such as specimens, blood products, medical gases, linen, and mail, ensuring items are handled safely and prioritised appropriately.
- Clinical Support:
- Supporting clinical staff with patient movement, including manual handling tasks, and working in line with health and safety and infection control procedures.
- Emergency Response:
- Supporting emergency and incident response across the hospital, including fire alarm response, evacuation support, and assisting clinical and operational teams as directed.
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Role Requirements
- Flexible approach to work, including working across multiple areas and responding to changing service demands.
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Portering Team
The Portering team is a diverse and supportive group providing a 24/7 service across multiple hospital areas. Staff work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams to support patient flow and ensure timely delivery of essential services.
- Varied working environment, with opportunities to gain experience across different departments including A&E, wards, maternity, and diagnostics.
- Promotes a professional, respectful, and inclusive culture, supporting staff development, teamwork, and high standards of patient care.
Contact Information
For further details or informal visits contact:
- Name: Ivan Igorov Neykov
- Job Title: Portering Manager
- Email Address: ivan.neykov@nhs.net
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