General Porter
| Posting date: | 03 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 16 September 2025 |
| Location: | Ashington, NE63 9JJ |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9319-25-0850 |
Summary
To assist in the direction of patients and visitors. The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc. The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required. Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines. Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis. Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances. The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary. To meet and escort the Fire Brigade following fire alarms and to act as a Fire Marshall as required. The preparation of deceased patients for mortuary viewing, out of normal hours, to a high standard as specified in exceptional circumstances i.e. road traffic accidents etc. where appropriate. The safekeeping of deceased valuables from mortuary to ECC department safe or cashiers office, in accordance with procedures where appropriate. To carry a bleep in the absence of the Head or Charge-hand Porter and instruct porters in their daily issues. To assist in the training of all new portering staff. Provide cover for the telephone operator in the event of breaks, holiday and to secure areas and operation of CCTV as required Changing medical gas cylinders and manifolds. Driving, cleaning, refuelling and maintaining records of the hospital vehicles and delivery of goods and equipment as required. Any other duties as deemed appropriate by the Management. Responding to fire or intruder alarms on site.