Job Overview
The postholder will work as part of the meidicine transfer team providing an effective service throughout the Medicine division QMC transferring patients from one ward to another and/or clinical area via wheelchair, trolleys or beds.
The postholder will also be responsible for the transportation of items required for immediate patient care including items such as medical gases, samples, fluids, bloods, medication.
To adopt a caring and friendly manner at all times.
Hours of work will be 37.5 per week on a 12 hour rota which may include weekends and bank holidays. two shifts are included 08:00- 20:30 and 16:00-01:30
Main duties of the job
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Safe handling and lifting of patients and the movements of patients via wheelchair, trolley, bed, PAT slide, hoists, to all wards and departments.
Assist the nursing team whilst transporting patients who are on ventilators/medical gas etc. Ensuring patients feel safe and cared for. Escalating any issues or safety concerns.
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Ensure that patient movement requests are actioned promptly.
Inform the supervisory/management team of any untoward incident and equipment faults.
Respond to requests for medical gases from wards and departments.
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Adhere to health & safety and departmental procedures relating to the security of the Gas stores.
Provide an emergency collection service of blood samples in the event of pneumatic tube failure.
Working for our organisation
With over 19,000 staff, we are one of the biggest employers in the city with a central role in supporting the health and wellbeing of our local population. We play a leading role in research, education and innovation.
Come and join our wonderful team at NUH. We are big believers in diversity and welcome new ideas to help develop our team in order to deliver world class healthcare to the vast patient populations we serve. With endless personal development opportunities available, at NUH we will endeavour to turn your job into a career
We particularly welcome applications from people who identify as Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic, or Disabled, as we are striving to be better represented at NUH.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
As well as the main duties as above this role also includes the following:
For purposes of clarity, Patient Movement Porters are not expected to undertake the following duties:
All patients must be transferred with their medical notes – ward staff are responsible for providing them to portering staff, porters are not expected to locate them.
Porters should not transfer patients between beds and trolleys without clinical assistance.
Porters should not unplug/plug in any medical equipment – this is the responsibility of ward/clinical staff. Porters should only unplug/plug in beds under the direct instruction/supervision of nursing staff.
Porters should not take patients off wall mounted oxygen and put them on bottled (and vice versa) – this is the responsibility of ward clinical staff.
Preparing the patient prior to moving, including getting the bed ready and the bagging of patient property – this is the responsibility of ward / clinical staff.
Locating oxygen when required at QMC wards - ward staff are responsible for providing them to portering staff, porters are not expected to locate them.
Communication
To have accountability to dispatch staff who will prioritise patient movement requests.
Liaise with clinical staff where appropriate as to the requirements/needs of the individual patient being transferred.
Report and relay to appropriate personnel information regarding queries/problems relating to patient movement.
Ensure that the communication equipment is fit for daily use, test batteries each day and report any fault to your immediate supervisor/line manager.
Person specification
Training & Qualifications
Essential criteria
Ability to understand and adhere to working practices for providing a Patient Escort service.
Evidence of Previous experience in patient care or patient movement
Desirable criteria
First Aid Certificate/Basic Life Support Training
Evidence of other learning relevant to role
Experience
Essential criteria
Significant experience in relation to working in a healthcare settting
Experience
Desirable criteria
Previous experience leading a team or a change project no matter how large or small