An opportunity has arisen to join the Acute Kidney Unit as a Porter at Manchester Royal Infirmary.
We are a busy acute dialysis unit providing care for inpatients from across the site who require both urgent and planned dialysis treatment.
As a dialysis porter you will be an integral part of the team. Along with collecting and transferring patients for treatment, you will also help our nursing team to deliver dialysis equipment to the bedsides for our most acutely unwell patients, and collect blood products.
You will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness and organisation within the unit to ensure a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, as well as the coordination of stock levels.
You will need excellent interpersonal and customer service skills as well as a commitment to working within a team to develop and improve our services.
If you are motivated and driven and want to be part of a team who are dedicated to improving the quality of care given to patients and enhance the patient experience
In return we will provide an induction program and you will be appraised on a yearly basis with a view to developing knowledge and skills.
Main duties of the job
To assist with the safe and timely transfer of patients between wards and the Acute Kidney Unit.
To transfer dialysis equipment as required.
To assist in monitoring and maintaining cleaning standards and infection control practices in the clinical area as appropriate. Spot cleaning to ensure spillages are dealt with swiftly and efficiently. To ensure general and specialist equipment e.g. dialysis machines, infusionpumps, and patient shared equipment are cleaned asper the cleaning policy.
To ensure that the ward is safe and tidy at all times, there must be a high standard of cleanliness maintained e.g. remove clutter, keep area tidy.
To maintain the cleanliness and tidiness of equipment storerooms. To identify any problems with cleanliness and liaise with the shift leaderand Domestic Supervisor/Team Leader as appropriate.
Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do. You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respectful, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here. You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow – whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter. Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust. Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK. At MFT we’re All Here For You – every step of the way. Join us today.
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