Endoscopy Porter

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To provide a safe, efficient, and courteous portering service within the Endoscopy Unit, supporting the movement of patients, equipment, specimens, supplies, and waste. The post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the service by ensuring patients and staff receive timely support while maintaining high standards of patient care, dignity, and safety.

Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided as part of the Trust induction course. This generally covers information about the hospital, healthand safety, lifting techniques etc.

If you are friendly, helpful, calm, reassuring, motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.

If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 997654.Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.

Escort patients safely to and from the Endoscopy Unit, wards, imaging departments, theatres, recovery areas, and discharge locations.

Assist patients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and trolleys.

Assist clinical staff in preparing recovery areas as directed.

Support patient flow throughout the department to reduce delays and improve efficiency.

Transport specimens to designated collection points in accordance with Trust policies.

Equipment and Supplies

Check wheelchairs, trolleys, and transport equipment are clean and fit for use.

Report any faults or defects in equipment to the appropriate person.

Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment.

Transport waste, linen, and clinical waste in accordance with Trust policies and infection prevention standards.

Support housekeeping activities during periods of high activity as directed.

Interacting with patient during transfers

Maintain effective communication with nursing, medical, administrative, and support staff.

Respond promptly to requests for patient transfers and equipment transportation.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.

As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.

We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.

Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.

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Qualifications and knowledge

Essential: - Good standard of education-minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C including: Math's, English and Science.

Desirable: - NVQ2 or equivalent knowledge or experience

Experience

Essential: - Teamworking; - Understanding of the role required; - People oriented experience

Skills

Personal and people development

Desirable: - A genuine interest in the NHS and improving services

Communication

Essential: - Excellent communication skills verbal and written

Specific requirements