Practice Plus Group
Ward Porter
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About The Role
Ward Porter
Emersons Green, Bristol
£24,784.50 per year
Full-time 37.5 hours per week
25 days annual leave + Bank holidays
Private pension with Employer contributions.
Continuous training and development.
Hours: Flexible shift pattern between 7am and 9pm.
If you are looking to join an energetic and vibrant organisation that truly makes a difference to people’s lives on a daily basis, we would like to hear from you. We are looking for a Ward Porter to join our team. As part of our professional, friendly, and compassionate team, you will do everything you can to ensure patient care is to the highest standard.
To apply for the role, click on the link below. If you have any questions, contact thomas.quirke@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.
What you'll be doing
To provide the safe and efficient transfer of patients and goods around the Hospital as required and to work as part of the Hospital Team to provide a safe and caring environment in line with patients' needs.
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- To accompany patients to and from the theatre and recovery, radiology department, and down to transport on discharge.
- The post holder will be in constant contact with patients, relatives, staff, and visitors; many of whom will be worried and apprehensive. A porter must be able to communicate in a clear and precise manner, as the transfer of accurate information is essential to patient safety and the smooth running of the department.
The Ward Porter will also be actively involved with the following:
Transfer of Goods
- To accept deliveries, ensure boxes are stored appropriately, and rubbish removed.
Medical Gas Management
- Assist with the maintenance and use of CD size Oxygen cylinders on the ward; exchanging empty cylinders when full, checking for leaks, and rectifying problems.
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring that cylinders are transported safely and stored securely in the designated bed holder, wheelchair holder, or trolley.
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What we'll look for in you
Qualifications
- Good standard of basic education.
Experience
- 1 year in a similar position/caring background.
- Moving and handling of patients.
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements with regard to storage of oxygen, etc.
Skills and Knowledge
- Good communication skills, verbal/written.
- Ability to work with the wider caring team.
- Demonstrates common sense.
- Sensitivity and empathy with people.
- Ability to appreciate the needs of others.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to prioritize workload.
We will contact all shortlisted candidates, but please note Practice Plus Group retains the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.
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