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Job Overview
Theatre & Medirooms Porter Band 2
The Theatres & Medirooms at North Bristol NHS Trust are currently looking to recruit enthusiastic persons to join our Theatres & Medirooms Portering Team. The team provides and maintains a professional, efficient, effective and timely service to patients, visitors and departments within the Anaesthesia, Surgery, Critical Care & Renal Division.
On a typical day as a Theatres & Medirooms Porter you can expect to transport patients between departments, move equipment between Theatres & Medirooms, collect and deliver essential supplies and samples, undertake messenger duties, collect and dispose of waste, collect and deliver patient trolleys and beds. You will also be part of the multi-disciplinary team that responds to any emergency situations that may arise.
You must be willing to work collaboratively within the team, as well as be confident to carry out individual duties as delegated. You will be interacting with a large number of patients each day, playing a vital part in making their stay as comfortable as possible and raising spirits with a friendly and compassionate service.
Experience in this type of role is beneficial but is not essential as full training will be given. We provide a 24 hours a day, 365 days per year service which includes weekends, nights and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
The Theatres & Medirooms Porter Will Be Required To:
- Demonstrate awareness of confidentiality.
- Participate in a working the full range of shifts; including weekends, Bank Holiday, school holidays etc.
- Demonstrate the ability to undertake physically demanding tasks including manual handling of patients, equipment and loads.
- Contribute to a safe environment for staff and patients, in accordance with Trust policies and statutory requirements at all times.
- Possess the ability to work under instruction and within a multi disciplinary team to maintain a safe environment in which high standards of patient care.
- Work as an integral member of the peri-operative team across theatres and the medi-rooms.
- Demonstrate the ability to prioritise and evaluate work.
- Demonstrate excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Interact with patients, visitors, other members of the nursing team and managers in positive, supportive and co-operative ways.
- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of health and safety at work in order to maintain a safe environment.
- To comply with Trust and departmental policies to provide a safe and effective environment for both patients and staff.
- Report all incidents/accidents/complaints involving patients, visitors or staff, in accordance with Trust policy.
- Participate in personal and professional development.
- Participate in mandatory training programmes.
Working for our organisation
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
We commit to treating each patient as an individual with respect and dignity, aiming to deliver excellent clinical outcomes and a first-class experience for everyone who uses our services.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Intra – operative Phase
The Theatres & Medirooms Porter Will Assist The Clinical Team In The Maintenance Of Patient Safety Within The Clinical Environment And In The Support Of Theatre Efficiency By:
- Participating as an integral member of the team and carrying out delegated duties under the guidance and supervision of the Registered Theatre Practitioners.
- Working as part of the wider multi disciplinary team for the benefit of the patient, recognising and respecting each member of the teams’ role and contribution.
- Ensure that theatre equipment is clean and available for use as designated by the clinical team.
- Report appropriately any deficits, breakages, faulty equipment or sterility problems to the portering supervisors or Clinical Coordinator.
- Assist in the positioning of patients & transfer of patients pre and post surgery using safe manual handling techniques.
- Transfer clinical specimens to the correct department as delegated by the Registered Theatre Practitioners ensuring that all documentation is completed in accordance with Trust protocol.
- Collect blood for elective lists and emergencies and return all unused blood and blood products to the blood bank.
- Assist with any other delegated task within limitations of training and assessed competence.
- Assist with turning round of theatres between patients to support effective patient flow and theatre efficiency.
- Assist with transfer of patients between peri-operative areas.
Post – operative Phase
The Theatres & Medirooms Porter will assist the Registered Theatre Practitioners by:
- Assist the Registered Theatre Practitioners with the preparation of the medi – rooms environment to receive the patient immediately prior to and following surgery.
- Transfer of patient between in patient areas/departments to theatres/medi-rooms and within theatre/medi-room environment as required.
- Act as a messenger and assist with the transportation of equipment and materials to the appropriate department in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed in accordance with Trust requirements.
- Support turnaround of medi-rooms between patients to increase patient flow and maximise efficiency within this environment.
- Carry out, as delegated, the decontamination of the environment and equipment in accordance with Trust protocols and National policies.
- Provide daily maintenance and cleaning checks on patient trolleys
- Transportation of medical gases as required and in line with trust guidance
Working Conditions / Effort
Works in the operating department as a member of the multi-disciplinary team.
- Carries out delegated duties under the supervision of the Registered Theatre Practitioners.
- Will be required to communicate with personnel in other departments, both clinical and non-clinical.
- Will be required to rotate between perioperative areas i.e. medi-rooms and theatres.
- Required to work with COSHH regulated chemicals.
- Required to wear Personal Protective Equipment.
- Required to participate in manual handling.
- Workload can be unpredictable, with exposure to emergency situations.
- Occasional exposure to potentially aggressive and verbally abusive situations.
- Occasional exposure to distressing situations.
Person Specification:
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
- Evidence of full time education achievements.
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection.
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities.
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
- Be able to work as a member of a team.
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
Pre –operative phase
The Theatres & Medirooms Porter Will Assist The Registered Theatre Practitioners In The Maintenance Of The Clinical Environment And In The Support Of Theatre Efficiency By:
- Support the clinical team to turnaround the theatre and medi-rooms between patients/cases so ensuring patient flow is maintained and efficiency increased.
- Act as a messenger and assist with the transportation of equipment and materials to the appropriate department in a safe and efficient manner, ensuring that all necessary documentation is completed in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. This will include accepting, unloading and returning Automated Guided Vehicles.
- Ensure that patient trolleys are appropriately equipped and safe for patient transportation, reporting any defective trolleys to appropriate Theatre Practitioners.
- Assist in the safe transferring and movement of patients throughout the theatre complex, and between departments.
- Transfer of patients between perioperative areas and clinical departments/in-patient areas.
- Re stock clinical areas as required, ensuring that items are stored correctly. Remove any damaged items and report to the Registered Theatre Practitioners.
- Undertake tasks and roles associated with the transportation of SSD, consumables, and equipment within theatre and medi-room environment and throughout wider trust as required.
Intra – operative Phase
Person Specification:
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent.
- Evidence of full time education achievements.
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection.
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities.
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting.
- Be able to work as a member of a team.
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately.
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures.
- Able to adapt quickly to changing situations.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Numeracy & Literacy Level One or equivalent
- Evidence of full time education achievements
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities
Work Experience
Essential criteria
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Able to adapt quickly to changing situations
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances
Essential criteria
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards, departments as the need arises.
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within health care setting
- Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role
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The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
