Porters

Acorn Recruitment And Training ,
Griffithstown, Gwent
Contract Type: Contract
Salary: £8.92 per hour

Overview

Immediate positions to fill with the NHS We at Acorn are looking to recruit Porters to work within hospitals and support our NHS during these demanding times. "Together we can beat COVID-19" Roles and Responsibilities: The role of the Facilities Operative is essential to the efficient running of Facilities services. The post-holder will therefore undertake a range of specific work functions, across the Facilities service for which full training will be given. Key Duties & Responsibilities: Portering Services · Patient movement to various locations using beds, stretchers and wheelchairs · Transport the deceased to the mortuary, performing the task with care and dignity · Transport blood; blood products & specimens and medical notes · Transport and replenish Medical Gases on wards and in gas manifolds · Transport bed linen around the site · Drive Health Board vehicles · Communicate clearly and concisely using a two-way radio system Environmental Services · Carry out the daily collection and disposal of all waste from the wards and departments · Ensure recycling procedures are applied where appropriate · Thoroughly clean the waste bins and collection cages on a rotational basis Site and Grounds Maintenance · Monitor the standard and appearance of the site grounds and car parks, litter picking at regular intervals · Carry out regular emptying of external bins Receipt & Distribution · Checking goods received from suppliers ensuring the quantity and quality are correct · Deliver goods to wards and departments · Processing goods from customers that are to be returned to store/supplier · Handling queries from wards and departments including interrogation of the IT system · Loading and offloading stock items onto mechanical trucks ready for delivery Traffic Management Support · Control the flow and direction of traffic to maintain free access for essential and emergency vehicles Shifts are: Monday- Friday 06.00-14.00 &14.00-10.00 No need to do alternating shifts shift to suit you £8.92 p/h (Saturday x 1.5 Sunday x2)