ED Operational Support Worker
Location
Torquay, England, United Kingdom
Posted At
7/30/2025
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Description
The ED Operational Support Worker role is a new post within the Emergency Department, combining the role of the Orderly Support worker and a Porter.
You will ensure a safe environment by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
This includes the checking, maintenance and cleaning of specific equipment in and around the department.
You will also provide a comprehensive portering service for the Emergency Department, to ensure safe movement of patients, equipment, specimens etc around the Trust sites and ensure equipment is cleaned and monitored for any faults.
Elsewhere, you will be expected to work closely in partnership with the huge MDT both internally and externally to the directorate, including SWAST.
Ensure effective communication is maintained at department level.
Ensure safe transfers of patients within the department and outside of the department. Prioritising bed moves and x-ray transfers.
Providing safe movement of equipment, laundry, notes, specimens etc around the trust sites.
Work in a clinical environment maintaining its cleanliness and tidiness
Adhering to PPE guidance and ensuring stock of this is maintained for safe working
Assisting as required to develop the service and team to ensure high quality care is deliverable and appropriately implemented.
Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department, including adhering to Health and Safety Legislation
Maintain appropriate privacy, dignity and confidentiality with staff, patients and relatives.
Prioritise workload in accordance to the needs of the department
Report to nurse in charge anything that is an actual or potential risk to patients, staff, visitors or the Trust
In accordance with Trust Policy, report any complaints, accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge
Why Work With Us? High quality care is at the heart of all we do and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work. Join us and be a very important asset to the team supporting staff, patients and visitors!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily Williams Job title: Emergency Department Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01803 656129
You will ensure a safe environment by maintaining a high standard of cleanliness and tidiness.
This includes the checking, maintenance and cleaning of specific equipment in and around the department.
You will also provide a comprehensive portering service for the Emergency Department, to ensure safe movement of patients, equipment, specimens etc around the Trust sites and ensure equipment is cleaned and monitored for any faults.
Elsewhere, you will be expected to work closely in partnership with the huge MDT both internally and externally to the directorate, including SWAST.
Ensure effective communication is maintained at department level.
Ensure safe transfers of patients within the department and outside of the department. Prioritising bed moves and x-ray transfers.
Providing safe movement of equipment, laundry, notes, specimens etc around the trust sites.
Work in a clinical environment maintaining its cleanliness and tidiness
Adhering to PPE guidance and ensuring stock of this is maintained for safe working
Assisting as required to develop the service and team to ensure high quality care is deliverable and appropriately implemented.
Following the Department’s and Trust’s Policies and Protocols to ensure the safety of the department, including adhering to Health and Safety Legislation
Maintain appropriate privacy, dignity and confidentiality with staff, patients and relatives.
Prioritise workload in accordance to the needs of the department
Report to nurse in charge anything that is an actual or potential risk to patients, staff, visitors or the Trust
In accordance with Trust Policy, report any complaints, accidents or incidents to the nurse in charge
Why Work With Us? High quality care is at the heart of all we do and we take great pride in the professionalism of the team and our work. Join us and be a very important asset to the team supporting staff, patients and visitors!
For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Emily Williams Job title: Emergency Department Team Leader Email address: [email protected] Telephone number: 01803 656129
Advertise with us by contacting: [email protected]
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