Job Overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Main duties of the job
The Portering department is an essential part of the hospital as it is responsible for the movement of patients and other items around the Trust to ensure the hospital runs smoothly every day of the week.
A hospital porter moves patients, equipment and numerous other medical paraphernalia between the various areas of the hospital. Hospital Porters are essential in maintaining the smooth running of the hospital. A significant aspect of this job is patient care. They transfer patients to and from various locations, such as from the ward to the x-ray department.
Working for our organisation
University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.
Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.
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At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.
At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
- To be an integral member of the Portering team and undertake portering duties within the Trust.
- To attend the Helipad to help Major trauma team retrieve and transfer patients to the Emergency Department or other location within the Trust.
- Removal of deceased patients from wards and departments to the mortuary or holding room, passing over the patients’ case notes as required.
- Transport laboratory specimens, blood products between hospital wards and departments.
What experience/skills are needed?
- We are looking for Confident and friendly individuals with a real appetite to provide a professional service to patients during their transfers. A helpful and courteous manner is required at all times when dealing with patients, visitors and other staff.
- Shifts will consist of Days, Nights, Early and Twilight shifts across 7 days of the week.
- Based primarily at the Southampton General Hospital you will be required to transport Patients, specimens/blood and other items throughout the site in a reliable, friendly and caring manner and to respond at the Helipad as required.
Person specification
Physical Requirements of the Post
Essential criteria
- Health and physical abilities sufficient for the post (if necessary with reasonable adjustments with respect to the Equality Act/Disability Discrimination Act)
Qualifications/Training Required
Essential criteria
- Good standard of literacy and numeracy
- A good standard of computer skills
Desirable criteria
- NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services
Previous or Relevant Experience Necessary
Essential criteria
- Previous experience of dealing with the public/other agencies
Special Requirements of the Post
Essential criteria
- Shift work ranging over a 24 hour 7 day period i.e. 0600 to 1400, 1400 to 2200 and 2200 to 0600. Ability to be flexible
Trust Values
Essential criteria
- Patients First
- Always Improving
- Working Together
