delivery driver Epsom, England
Job description
LLW - £11.95 p.h
- Full time
- Part time
As an NHS Trust we strongly encourage and support vaccination uptake as this remains the best line of defence against COVID19.
At Epsom and St Helier Hospitals, above all we value respect. We put respect at the heart of all we do, by living up to our shared behaviours of kindness, professionalism, positivity and teamwork. This enables us to provide great patient care and make ESTH a great place to work. When you sign up to work with us, you sign up to this and we welcome applicants who share our values
Job overview
Porter - Epsom
We are looking for caring and flexible porters to make a real difference to our patients and their families.
We are looking for new team members to help keep our hospitals running efficiently while improving patient experiences. While physically challenging at times this role allows post holders to make a really difference.
Please note that this role will require candidates to work evening, nights and weekends.
Proposed Interview Date - TBC
Main duties of the job
- Transfers patients within all areas of the Trust using the correct equipment i.e. wheelchairs, trolleys and beds
- Transfers medical gas cylinders across the Trust as required including the changing of cylinders at ward level and various medical gas manifolds. Additionally, responsible for the receipt and correct storage of cylinders whilst ensuring the security, cleanliness and tidiness of all medical gases storage areas.
- Transfers deceased patients to the Mortuary and conducts the necessary mortuary procedures and protocols including assisting senior nursing staff in facilitating the viewing of deceased patients out of hours.
- Delivery and collection of specimens and pharmacy stock as required to include the delivery of bulk I.V. Fluids to the ward.
- Collection and correct disposal of clinical, domestic and recycling waste in line with Trust policies and procedures whilst ensuring the security, cleanliness and tidiness of all external waste handling / storage areas, some of which may be hazardous.
- Collection / delivery of x-rays and or medical notes to/from any location within the hospital.
- Collection / delivery of equipment and furniture to / from any location within the hospital. Undertakes any ad-hoc duties as directed by the supervision and management team.
- Carries out a visual risk assessment of trolleys and wheel chairs prior to use and sanitises using designated equipment as required.
Working for our organisation
We offer an extensive range of services, including cancer, pathology, surgery, and gynaecology to over 490,000 people in south west London and north east Surrey. We operate two busy general hospitals, Epsom Hospital and St Helier Hospital, and run services from other locations, including Sutton Hospital. We are also part of two innovative intergrated care partnerships - Sutton Health and Care and Surrey Downs Health and Care.
St Helier Hospital is home to the South West Thames Renal and Transplantation Unit and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, while Epsom Hospital is home to the South West London Elective Orthopaedic Centre (SWLEOC). Both Epsom and St Helier hospitals have Accident and Emergency departments (A&E) and Maternity services (Obstetrics).
With nearly 900,000 people coming to our hospitals for care and treatment every year, our almost 5,000 staff and 500 volunteers work around the clock to keep our busy hospitals running smoothly.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Person specification
Skills
Essential criteria
- Basic understanding of written English
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience in a healthcare environment
Ablities
Essential criteria
- Ability to undertake a physically demanding role
Our mission: ‘to put the patient first by delivering great care to every patient, every day.’
There’s never been a better time to join the Epsom and St Helier team. Our hospitals are facing a bright and busy future, and our staff have a proven track record in providing high quality, compassionate care for our patients.
Boasting incredible staff benefits and dedicated training schemes, working for us will not only take your career forward, but could help to transform the lives of our patients and visitors.
We offer all employees some fantastic staff benefits, and are the only hospitals in Surrey to offer staff the London high cost area supplement. Our hospitals also benefit from great locations, so whether you're attracted to the bright lights of the city or the countryside of Epsom Downs, both are within easy reach.
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