Porter | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust
| Company: | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,272 per annum, pro rata |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Lancaster, LA1 4RP |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 3 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 2 Sept 2026 |
Summary
The post holder is required to undertake routine portering activities, which are task driven, and which require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time under the direction of the Patient Environment Services at the University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust. These need to be in line with the National Cleaning Standards, department standing Operational Procedures and Trust Policies. To ensure a timely and efficient patient movement whilst providing excellent levels of customer care.
Patient movement
Gas exchanges
Waste management
Post cover
Furniture movement
Any other ad hoc duties
This is not an exhausted list of duties
Why Choose One LSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:
• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions
We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.
FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.
WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.
All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.
Communicate effectively and in a timely manner with a range of hospital staff, the public and colleagues across the Trust and attend monthly staff meetings.
Carry out safe Patient Movement.
Wear correct uniform and PPE in line with Trust Policies.
Report and removal of any damaged furniture, fittings, equipment and décor.
Carry out mortuary duties in line with Standing Operating Procedures.
Change, handle and replace medical gas cylinders in line with Trust Policy.
Removal and disposal of waste in accordance with the Waste Disposal Policy.
Observe safe working methods under the Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, using relevant risk assessments and standing operating procedures.
Collect and deliver of appropriate blood products in line with standard operating procedures.
Make sure all equipment is in a good clean order and report any faults.
Required to attend any relevant training courses including all mandatory training, applicable to the position.
Maintain professional standards in behaviour and attitudes at all times.
Perform assigned duties in the event of a major incident in line with Trust Policy.
Provide appropriate equipment and assistance in the event of fire, trauma and cardiac arrest with minimal delay through association with emergency response teams.
Carry and participate with communication devices.
Perform all Helipad duties in line with standard operating procedures.
Delivering and collection of stores and cages. Ensure safe and secure handling of stores, items using appropriate equipment. Collection and delivery of samples, specimens, mail, provisions, pharmaceutical products
Appropriate driving duties and safe storing and possession of vehicle keys, In line with Trust policy.
Safe collection and delivery of notes containing patient records to the relevant department as per Caldicot guidelines.
Ensure that the buildings which come under our designation are secure overnight, in line with
lock up/down Trust wide policy where appropriate
Safekeeping and timely delivery and collection of mail and confidential paperwork throughout the site.
Daily checking and maintenance of vehicles in line with Standing Operating Procedure.
Any other duties which are requested by your Supervisors/Managers as appropriate to the band
of the post
This advert closes on Monday 17 Aug 2026
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