Porter (X-ray Department)

Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital, undertaking scheduled and unscheduled movement of patients and materials as required for the benefits of clients, staff, relatives and visitors, complying with current legislation, and any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.

Should you require Additional Support with completing your application , please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net

Providing direct support to the X-ray Department at Worthing Hospital

Transferring patients between various areas of the hospital

Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment

Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials

Transferring the deceased to the mortuary

Collecting cylinders, moving beds.

Understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Regulations for safe transfer of patients and in general terms relating to visitors and staff.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.

Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.

Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques

Ability to transfer patients across site using various methods of transportation.

Ability to transfer waste from source to point of storage

Assess manual handling / risk prior to movement

Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Regulations
for safe transfer of patients and in general terms relating to visitors and staff.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.