Porter (Waste Operative)

We have an exciting opportunity for a Porter to join our team on a permanent basis. This position is well-suited to a team player with a customer-focused approach and is looking to gain experience within a healthcare environment.

The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, work well under pressure, able to work alone and as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable adjustment.

This role is subject to Enhanced with Barred list DBS disclosure.

Job Role

• Assist with the collection and delivery of patients, furniture, medical gases, medical records, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment, medical supplies, amongst other items, utilising appropriate methods of work as directed.
• Assist with the transfer of patients, in accordance with IFM Bolton Limited Policy, using equipment as directed.
• Respond to cardiac arrest calls in line with policy.
• Changing of medical gas cylinder in clinical areas and the manifold room, using appropriate methods of work.
• Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and/or other investigations.
• Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary using appropriate means of transport.
• Ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock, medical gases and supplies, allowing them to be available as and when required in designated areas.
• The role requires the individual to stand, walk, lift, kneel, bend and crouch for long periods.