Patient Porter
mitie cleaning & hygiene services
Assist with moving patients, equipment, waste and linen across hospital wards
21 days ago ago
£10,832 - £10,832
Junior (1-3 years)
Full Time
Ilford, England, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
1500+ globally Employees
Service Specialisms
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Role
What you would be doing
patient transfer
specimen delivery
linen management
waste disposal
gas cylinders
security reporting
- Undertake the transfer of deceased patients to the Mortuary and to transfer those deceased from the refrigerated store to the viewing room in accordance with current policy and procedures.
- Undertake the careful and considerate transfer of furniture and equipment between the various wards,
- Proactively identify and report security risks to your manager;
- To assist as directed in emergency contingency procedures including Fire, Major Incident, Bomb Threat, loss or interruption to communications, loss or interruption of utility services. This will include the carrying of a bleep for any / all of the above or any other unforeseen circumstances.
- To maintain accurate records as required by best practice, company procedures and current legislation.
- Operation of portering equipment in accordance with training.
- Undertake careful and considerate movement of patients by either wheelchair, trolley, or bed.
- Use all work equipment and personal PPE properly and in accordance with training received;
- Report any apparent deficiencies in systems of work or equipment provided that may result in failure of service delivery or risk to health and safety or the environment;
- Candidates are required to support the provision of a timely and reliable portering service to wards and departments throughout the hospital.
- To participate in any training or meetings required to undertake the duties of this post.
- To ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Infection, Prevention & Control and COSHH regulations whilst undertaking duties commensurate with the post.
- Attend tasks allocated on your smart Navenio device in accordance with the SLA to remain compliant.
- Be aware of the business continuity plan for the part of the business you work in.
- To Maintain the highest standard of personal hygiene in line with Mitie's policies.
- To observe domestic machinery in accordance with training provided.
- Report any issues or training needs to your Line manager and /or via your divisional incident reporting system;
- Ensure compliance with Mitie's information security procedures in all activities;
- Follow Group and company policies and procedures at all times;
- Undertake the routine and ad hoc collection and delivery of such items as pathology specimens including bloods, pharmaceutical items, patient case notes and x-rays.
- To observe strict compliance with Waste Management Regulations.
- Undertake the removal and transfer of soiled linen from wards, departments in cages to the laundry delivery and collection point. This is to be undertaken in accordance with the prescribed methods and procedures as well as take clean linen in cages to wards and areas.
- Undertake the movement and the use of any/all relevant machinery in the disposal of all waste in accordance with prescribed methods, procedures, and current legislation.
- This will involve all forms of non-patient logistic tasks, patient movement, medical gas, waste, specimens & bloods, linen, fire response, major incident response, cardiac and medical emergency response via the use of a radio communications system.
- Collection, delivery and sorting of incoming and outgoing G.P.O/Courier/Internal Mail.
- Routinely check, change, and deliver mobile gas cylinders in accordance with the prescribed methods and procedures.
- Report actual and suspected security incidents;
- To undertake the routine and periodic cleaning of patient wheelchairs and patient trollies as prescribed by your line manager. To undertake an ad hoc clean of wheelchairs and patient trolley if it has been used to transport a patient with an infection.
What you bring
literacy
numeracy
independent
hospital experience
methodical
communication
- Good Literate and Numerate skills.
- Able to work without supervision.
- Experience working in a hospital environment.
- Ability to follow instructions methodically.
- Calm manner, capable of working under pressure.
- Previous experience in a similar role would be desirable.
- Good verbal communication skills.
- Flexible approach to work as role may involve unsociable hours.
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