Theatre Porter - Weekends - Manchester
Outpatient Networkare seeking a reliable, flexible and patient-focused Theatre Porter to join our busy Theatres Department. The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the safe and effective running of operating theatres by providing a high-quality portering service for patients, staff, equipment and specimens.
The successful candidate will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary theatre team, ensuring that patient dignity, comfort and safety are maintained at all times.
Main duties of the job
- To safely and courteously transfer patients to and from theatre, recovery, wards and other clinical areas, ensuring patient dignity, privacy and comfort at all times.
- To assist with the movement, positioning and handling of patients in accordance with Trust manual handling policies and procedures.
- To transport equipment, instruments, blood products, specimens and documentation between departments as required.
- To support theatre staff by ensuring theatres and associated areas are prepared, stocked and kept clean and tidy between cases.
- To respond promptly and professionally to requests from clinical staff, prioritising tasks appropriately in a busy environment.
- To follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times, including the correct use of PPE.
- To report any faults, incidents or concerns promptly to the appropriate staff member.
- To maintain clear communication with patients, relatives and staff, offering reassurance and support where appropriate.
About us
Outpatient Network is a trusted clinical insourcing partner working in collaboration with NHS Trusts across the UK to support the delivery of safe, timely and high-quality patient care. We specialise in providing fully managed clinical services designed to increase capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve access to outpatient, diagnostic and elective care pathways.
Person Specification
Experience
- Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
- A caring, compassionate and professional approach.
- Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required.
- Physically able to undertake the duties of the role, including manual handling tasks.
- Willingness to undertake mandatory training.
- Previous experience working in a healthcare or hospital environment.
- Knowledge of infection control and health & safety procedures.
- Basic literacy and numeracy skills.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
