Job summary
- Main area
- Portering
- Grade
- A
- Contract
- Bank: Zero Hours
- Hours
- Flexible working - A mixture of earlys ,days, lates and rostered weekends
- Job ref
- 203-SWFTCS194
- Employer
- SWFT Clinical Services Ltd
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Warwick Hospital
- Town
- Warwick
- Salary
- £25,158 pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 19/12/2025 08:00
Employer heading
Radiology Porter - Zero Hours
A
Job overview
We are seeking three enthusiastic people to join our Portering team as an Operating Department Orderly, supporting the provision of theatre services. The post holder will be expected to cover between both Main Theatre and Day Surgery Unit.
The post holder will work with multi-disciplinary teams within Main Theatres and Day Surgery Unit, to maintain a safe environment for the patient and staff. You will be expected demonstrate a basic understanding of computerised software such as Microsoft word and excel.
The candidate should be able work in a calm, logical and methodical way and be able to multi-task. They should also demonstrate an adaptable, flexible approach to work both within a team as well as being able to use their own initiative.
The post holder should ensure that they are familiar with the all Trust policies and procedures with special regards to Confidentiality, Health and Safety at Work and Fire.
On the job training for the post will be provided.
The post holder will be expected to work variable shift patterns, based on the departmental and operational needs. The post is for 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday. This may extend into weekend support, based on the departmental needs. The post holder may also be asked to cross cover in our radiology department as and when required.
Main duties of the job
To work as a Hospital Porter between our Radiology and Theatre departments transferring patients, request forms and stock, between wards, outpatient clinics and radiology departments in a manner which will lead to an efficient throughput of workload and comfortable experience for the patient.
Working for our organisation
SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.
Subject to the Company and individual’s performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.
There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.
A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.
There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To convey patients to and from Departments for clinical examinations via chair, beds or stretchers as part of a team or on an individual basis.
To collect and deliver notes & request forms to and from as per Radiology Department protocol.
Disposal of soiled linen, sharps, magpie boxes and other waste products in line with Trust waste policy.
To assist radiographers with moving of patients for clinical examinations when required.
To assist ambulance crews with transfer of patients.
To be responsible for the cleaning of chairs and stretchers, including the documentation.
Daily checking and maintenance of oxygen cylinders.
Assist with first line maintenance of wheelchairs/ stretchers reporting and recording faults to Line Manager/ Section Lead and/ or estates as required.
To assist with the movement of technical equipment to other wards and departments (Intensive Therapy Unit (ITU), Coronary Care Unit (CCU), Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) etc) when required.
To participate in evening and weekend working on a roster basis.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience
Ensure knowledge is kept up to date and be aware of Trust and departmental policies and procedures for: -
Emergency and cardiac arrest procedures.
Waste Policy.
Guidelines for patients for special procedures.
Guidelines for patients from ITU.
Policy for Infection Control and management of these patients.
To ensure compliance with Ionising Radiation (Medical Exposure) Regulations (IR(ME)R), Ionising Radiation Regulations (IRR) Health & Safety Act, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health Regulations (COSHH).
Measurable Result Areas
To attend/complete all statutory and mandatory training on a yearly basis.
To participate in individual appraisal and work to agreed objectives.
Communications and Working Relationships
Attend staff and Trust meetings where applicable.
To work as part of a team in line with the Trust Values (Safe, Effective, Compassionate & Trusted)
To escalate all concerns or incidents immediately to either Section Lead/Operations and Performance Manager
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good command of written/ verbal English.
- Maths and English GCSE (or equivalent level 2 qualification)
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in an environment with broad range of people
Desirable criteria
- Experience of working in a hospital or care environment.
Skills
Essential criteria
- Keyboard Skills (data inputting only).
- Willingness to learn and work within departmental procedures
Desirable criteria
- Knowledge of Porter procedures
- Worked/ Cared for sick people
Personal Qualities
Essential criteria
- Able to work under direction/ supervision of professional staff.
- To be a calm, caring, understanding person in order to deal with the sick, frail and elderly patients.
Desirable criteria
- To converse with patients, their relatives and colleagues in a polite and courteous manner
- Ability to prioritise daily allocated workload
Other
Essential criteria
- Physically fit. Regularly moving patients from wards to departments.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Malwina Glowa
- Job title
- Car Parking and Portering Team Leader
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07548719518
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