Theatre Porter Northampton, England
Job description
To undertake Theatre portering duties for all Theatre areas and associated departments, providing a professional and quality service to all users. This will include the safe transportation of patients to and from wards to operating theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds. The movement of equipment, collection of waste bags, laundry, collecting items, delivering samples/specimens. Maintaining the standards of cleanliness within operating theatres and associated areas and other general duties as reasonably requested and relevant to the role of a porter.
Provide input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.
Assist with the transportation of patients from the wards and day surgery units into the operating theatre.
To communicate with all patients that are being transported within the hospital in a sensitive and tactful manner, whilst building a rapport. Ensuring they understand any instructions to maintain their safety whilst being transported
Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures
Assist with the positioning of patients for surgical procedures
Prepare bed packs for patients in theatre
Monitor & replace oxygen cylinders as required
Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.
Our Excellence Values
Compassion
Accountability
Respect
Integrity
Courage
We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.
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.
We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.
Assist with the transportation of patients from the wards and day surgery units into the operating theatre.
To communicate with all patients that are being transported within the hospital in a sensitive and tactful manner, whilst building a rapport. Ensuring they understand any instructions to maintain their safety whilst being transported
Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures
Assist with the positioning of patients for surgical procedures
Assist movement of patients in/out of beds; on/off trolleys
Prepare bed packs for patients in theatre
Monitor & replace oxygen cylinders as required
Undertake errand duties as and when required by the theatre teams
Collect blood for transfusion when required, return when necessary and transport specimens to required Laboratory
Ensure all rubbish is disposed of in accordance with hospital policy
Maintain the general cleanliness of the department by completing cleaning duties as required in designated areas after use
Undertake occasional specific isolation cleaning duties when required
Collect and monitor clean scrubs, ensuring sufficient levels for daily usage
To ensure linen bags are changed as needed
Maintain security within the department
To comply with specific instructions and working patterns when based in a particular department
Maintain high standards of infection control and hand hygiene during the
performance of his/her duties
To contribute to the development of the Theatre Portering Department by putting forward suggestions for improvement
Undertake and maintain all mandatory and role specific training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role
To carry out all duties in accordance with the Trust’s Health & Safety Policy and local departmental working practices
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post Statutory and Miscellaneous
Takes responsibility to ensure that Professional Registration is up to date at all times and does not lapse or expire and to inform line management immediately with any concerns of if registration lapses or expires (all registered staff).
This post involves treatment to children and/or adults at risk, as defined by the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). It will therefore be necessary for the post holder to apply for and be in receipt of a satisfactory Enhanced DBS check.
The Trust requires all new starters to subscribe to the DBS update service, where it is a requirement of the role.
Be responsible for maintaining own vaccinations that are applicable to the role.
Safeguard patient confidentiality at all times, including adherence to the Data Protection Act.
Attend statutory and mandatory training and refresher courses as necessary.
This post is subject to the terms and conditions of employment of Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust.
Be aware of the responsibilities of all employees to maintain a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors and staff.
Ensure that all duties are carried out to the highest possible standard, and in accordance with current quality initiative within the area of work and the Trust’s Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Strategy.
Have a commitment to identifying and minimising risk, report all incidents and report to the manager any risks which need to be assessed.
Any other duties commensurate with the grade and in line with the requirements of the post.
This job description reflects the present requirements of the post and it does not form art of the contract of employment. If the duties of the post change and develop the job description will be reviewed and will be subject to amendment, in consultation with the post holder. Appropriate notice of such changes will be given.
