About the role
We are seeking a reliable and motivated individual to support the smooth and safe movement of patients, specimens, and critical medical supplies across the St. Mary’s Hospital site. This role is essential in ensuring timely patient care and efficient coordination between wards and departments.
Routinely communicate with all levels of staff by person to person, phone, or radio, delivering a high-quality service and ensuring that tasks are carried out in a professional and timely manner.
About you
* Strong commitment to patient safety and care
* Good communication skills and the ability to work effectively with clinical teams
* Physically capable of safely transporting patients and equipment
* Reliable, organised, and able to follow procedures accurately
Key responsibilities
* Collect and deliver clinical specimens from wards and departments within designated timeframes, ensuring accurate handling and returning any incorrectly labelled specimens or those requiring clarification.
* Check, sign out, and transport units of blood and blood products from the Blood Bank to hospital wards using the personalised computerised barcode system.
* Use blood transport cool boxes when required, and ensure any unused units are returned to the blood fridge within the designated timeframe and recorded appropriately.
* Obtain a signature from a senior member of nursing staff upon delivery of blood products to confirm receipt.
* Assist with helicopter patient transfer operations when required.
* Safely transfer patients across the hospital site using stretchers or beds, including operating motorised bed pushers.
* Support nursing staff during patient transfers using appropriate equipment such as roller boards and patient slides.
* Transport patients safely via wheelchair across the hospital site, including navigating inclines such as a 1:16 slope.
Benefits
Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, a cycle‑to‑work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to rent Trust’s beach hut in Ryde. We also offer many flexible working opportunities and are willing to discuss arrangements that accommodate your needs.
Location
The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England. It is a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from either city. The island offers an amazing coastline, beautiful countryside, year‑round events, festivals and award‑winning attractions.
Advert closes on Monday 11 May 2026.
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