University 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.
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 to requests to move furniture and equipment and to change medical gas cylinders in a safe and prompt way.
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.
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.
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