Planning and Design To transfer patients, medical equipment and associated medical sundries as delegated by the line management by use of bed,chair, trolley etc. transfer furniture and assist in relocating equipment during office relocations and or new developments, including disposal whereappropriateImprovement, Monitoring, Policy/Service Development Ensure compliance with written procedures for all aspects of Portering Services, these forming the basis of Portering ServiceStandards and induction training work towards attaining NVQ qualification.Communication. Use a degree of initiative and deal with routine enquiries under a wide variety of subjects and work practices and procedures. Staffalso deal with non-routine enquiries and have the ability to be guided by supervisors, good practice and procedures in both areas.Supervisors are generally available for reference and all enquiries. Communicate effectively and efficiently with patients, visitors,colleagues and other staff using telephone, radio and bleep, asappropriate, in addition to face-to-face communication. Escort patients bereaved relatives to the mortuary as and when required Ensure that the expectations of service users are met through the compliance with the Portering Service standards. In the absence of supervisor to answer any telephone calls, recording details of requests for delegation by Portering Coordinator /Shift Leader.Operational Distribute/collect and dirty linen / laundry (including soiled and infected) to designated locations Collect, transfer hospital refuse and controlled waste (including general, clinical, sharps boxes, limbs and cytoxic waste) toappropriate disposal points in accordance with Health Board procedures, policies and appropriate competency training Transportation of controlled drugs in accordance with Health Board procedures and statutory guidelines. Transportation of patients meal containers. Collection and distribution of patients hospital notes, internal mail and sorting, franking of external mail in preparation for collection by an external provider. Collect, distribute and document specimens / bloods for pathology, as and when required, ensuring their security at all times.Compulsory training is essential for this role. Provide the exchange, transfer of manifold and gas cylinders and document a record of the usage. Report any identifiable faults. Undertake driving duties using vans/ambulances Undertake hospital mortuary duties in the transfer and documentation of the deceased, and assist the police, ambulance andundertakers to gain access to the mortuary, in the absence of mortuary personnel. Assist in the search for missing patients Undertake patrol rounds locking up / unlocking of hospital doors and windows. In the event of the baby tag alarm being activated - assist in accordance with the hospital policy Participate in emergency procedures through compliance with portering training including: Fire Major incident Air ambulance Medical emergencies Daily receipt, collection sorting and delivery of general and medical stores. Assist ambulance crews in loading and off-loading of patients. Undertake cleaning and inspection for the safe operation of stretcher, wheelchairs and other portering equipment and beresponsible for the safe and effective utilisation of equipment used by the Portering Service.Management, Training & Leadership Attend training as required to meet statutory and service needs within the Portering Service. Assist and provide guidance to newly appointed porters including demonstrating duties during the local induction phase, inawareness and familiarisation of the services provided and the processes that enable the service to function effectively, safely andsecurely. Every employee is personally responsible for the quality of work, which they individually perform. It is their duty to attain thehighest standards achievable both individually and collectively within the knowledge, skills and resources available in order toprovide an efficient quality service following on the job training and experience.Finance and Budget Transport patients valuables / cash etc to admin department.Digital and Information Carry out any requirement within the duties applicable to the Data Protection Act 1998