Overview
Porter & Security Officer Jobs in Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom at University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Title: Porter & Security Officer
Company: University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Location: Bournemouth, England, United Kingdom
Job SummaryUniversity Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a Porter & Security Officer to provide an efficient & effective service to all wards and departments within the hospitals, 24-hours, 7-days a week.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth HospitalInterview Date: TBCMain duties of the job
Transport patients to and from various locations within the hospital in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner, ensuring the safety, reassurance and comfort of patients.
Patients will be transported using wheelchair, bed or trollies; with or without oxygen and when necessary, accompanied by a Nurse Escort.Respectful removal of the deceased to the Mortuary and completion of the necessary entries in the Mortuary Register.
Continual monitoring and replacement of gas cylinders to all areas.The daily collection of Pharmacy boxes from wards and departments for restocking and distribution.
Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for patients, respond the requests to move furniture and equipment and to change medical gas cylinders in a safe and prompt way, ensuring that removals and changes are
The delivery/collection of blood products, laboratory specimens and samples to/from wards/pathology using an electronic recording system as required
Respond to alarm activations, security incidents and ‘2222’ emergency calls to all Trust buildings and grounds.
Apply appropriate Prevention Management of Violence & Aggression (PMVA) up to and including restraint techniques as situations dictate
Provide support for Helicopter take-offs & landings
About us
Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued teammates and colleagues.
UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.
This means that some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have about this at interview.
Date posted
24 January 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,615 a year pa/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
153-CO04152
Job locations
Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Responsibilities
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Working without direct supervision
IT proficient
Desirable
Radio communications experience
Work with NHS IT systems
Other Essential
Current Full Driving License
Reliable/Trustworthy
Desirable
Gas Cylinder handling
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