Theatre Porter

Job description

Be part of our BHT family

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust (BHT) is an integrated provider of acute hospital and community services for people living in Buckinghamshire and the surrounding area.

We care for over half a million patients every year:

• Provide specialist spinal services at our world renowned National Spinal Injuries Centre at Stoke Mandeville Hospital, the birthplace of the Paralympics
• Nationally recognised for urology and skin cancer services
• Regional specialist centre for burns, plastic surgery, dermatology, stroke and cardiac services
• Deliver community services in health centres, schools, patients' own homes, community hospitals and community hubs.

More than 6,500 people from different nations, cultures and backgrounds work for us.

We would be happy to discuss possible flexible working options. We strive to be a family friendly, inclusive employer.

If you require any assistance in making this application, please contact [email protected] or phone 01494 734868.

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work and invite you to join our BHT family.

Job overview

To provide and assist in a safe transportation service for all patients coming to, from and within the operating theatre.

In addition the post holder will perform other duties wherever necessary, which enable the smooth running of the department.

To maintain a clean and safe environment at all times and also ensure all necessary equipment is available for use on the theatre trolleys

Main duties of the job

Assist with the transportation of all types of equipment, medical records, mail, meals, specimens and linen outside of the Theatre environment. This will involve visiting other areas of the hospital including Stores, Histology, Pharmacy, ICU and EBME

Assist the Theatre personnel whenever possible within your own sphere of competence. Provide assistance with Moving and Handling within the Theatre Department, when appropriately trained to do so. All necessary training will be provided

Working for our organisation

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