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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

3mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You must cover 24/7 shifts, perform general portering duties, possess strong teamwork and communication skills, and contribute to an inclusive environment.
  • You will transport patients, move equipment, manage medical gases, deliver post, clean portering gear, and assist with various tasks to support patient care across a 24-hour schedule.

Requirements

  • To undertake general portering duties for all wards and departments, providing a professional and quality service to all users.
  • Successful applicant within this role will be expected to cover shifts across the full 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, this will initially be a structured rota pattern but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
  • This is an extremely diverse role with a diverse team, often physically demanding, requiring good self organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.
  • The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.
  • We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

Responsibilities

  • To undertake general portering duties for all wards and departments, providing a professional and quality service to all users. This will include the safe transportation of patients using wheelchairs, stretchers and beds. The movement of equipment, collecting and delivering post are some of the duties undertaken by a porter.
  • The role is a diverse role and may include such duties as: transporting patients throughout the hospital, medical gas management, collection and delivery of post, movement of equipment and furniture, cleaning of Portering equipment, safe transport of deceased from wards with additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients.
  • There will also be additional development offered in line with appraisals to cover other Portering activities.
  • Successful applicant within this role will be expected to cover shifts across the full 24 hour period including weekends and bank holidays, this will initially be a structured rota pattern but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
  • This is an extremely diverse role with a diverse team, often physically demanding, requiring good self organisational skills, team work and strong communication and confidence.

FAQs

What are the main responsibilities of a General Porter at Northampton General Hospital?

The main responsibilities include the safe transportation of patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds, the movement of equipment, collection and delivery of post, medical gas management, and cleaning of portering equipment, among other duties.

What shifts can a General Porter expect to work?

Successful applicants can expect to cover shifts across the full 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays. Initially, there will be a structured rota pattern, but this may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.

Is experience required for this role?

The job description does not specify prior experience as a requirement, but good organizational skills, teamwork, strong communication, and confidence are important in this physically demanding role.

How does the hospital support diversity and inclusion in its hiring practices?

Northampton General Hospital is an equal opportunities employer and encourages applications from all protected groups, particularly those from BAME, Disabled, and LGBTQ+ backgrounds, as these groups are underrepresented in their hospitals.

Who can I contact for more information about the General Porter role?

For further details or informal visits, you can contact Craig Fraser, Portering Supervisory Team, via email at craig.fraser7@nhs.net or call 01604 545584.

What qualities are important for a General Porter?

Important qualities include good self-organizational skills, teamwork, strong communication abilities, and confidence, as the role is often physically demanding and diverse.

Are there opportunities for development within this role?

Yes, there will be additional development offered in line with appraisals to cover other Portering activities.

What values does Northampton General Hospital uphold?

The hospital's Excellence Values include Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Courage.

Is this role physically demanding?

Yes, the portering role is often physically demanding and requires the ability to handle various tasks effectively.

Can I apply if I am a person with a disability?

Yes, Northampton General Hospital actively encourages applications from individuals with disabilities and other underrepresented groups to promote inclusivity in the workplace.

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Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust provides general acute services for a population of 380,000 and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living throughout whole of Northamptonshire, a population of 684,000. The Trust is also an accredited cancer centre and provides cancer services to a wider population of 880,000 who live in Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire. We are one of the largest employers in Northampton and we are looking for talented nurses and doctors to join our MDT's and to deliver the best possible care to all of our patients. If you believe you can make a difference, come and join our team here at Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.