Position: Porter

Contract: Permanent x 2 (plus specified purpose x 1)

Hours: 39hrs per week

Salary range: 1st Oct 2021 Healthcare consolidated salary scales (4197 Porters)

Closing date: Friday 23rd September 2022

(Note: a 12mth panel may be formed for future vacancies following completion of this competition)

ACCOUNTABILITY:

• Take direction and guidance from Patient Services Officer /Relevant Department Head in relation to duties
• Report for duty on time and at the designated place of duty as prescribed
• Perform duties efficiently, effectively, and economically in line with best practice and/or as directed by Management in the provision of quality service at all times and be flexible in the performance of such duties
• Strictly adhere to operational policies and procedures specific to the designated area of duty Maintain confidentiality of all matters pertaining to the Hospital, staff, and patients
• Participate in a two week roster, five over seven, which may include days, nights and weekends

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (GENERAL):

• Deal with customer/staff/patient queries in a courteous, effective and efficient manner
• Collect & dispose of hospital refuse, clinical waste & laundry in line with Hospital policy
• Collection\Transportation of X-rays, reports, medical records, specimens etc. as required
• Collection/transportation of supplies/equipment within the Hospital
• Assembly/dismantling of supplies/equipment within the Hospital as specified by the Patient Services Officer and within the technical competence of the porter grade
• Assist in the lifting, mobilising, and transportation of patients as per Hospital policy and health and safety guidelines
• Changing and movement of oxygen and other gas cylinders
• Carry out cleaning duties in designated areas as required in accordance with infection control and health and safety guidelines
• Telephone, Reception, & Switchboard duties as required
• Prepare Laboratory orders & highlight low stock items to office staff
• Carry cordless phone or bleep as required
• Grounds maintenance duties on Bank Holidays or Weekends as required.
• Locking and unlocking of doors as required
• Provide cover for Household staff including Laundry and cleaning Services as and when required
• Undertake Internal and External Patrols and report any potential risk factors to the general Service Manager as and when required
• Assist in the Stock control duties throughout the Hospital and maintain stock levels as required

HEALTH, SAFETY AND WELFARE AT WORK

• Be familiar with and comply with Health & Safety policies, procedures and standards
• Adhere to Hospital infection control policy and be aware of and exercise best practice in relation to personal hygiene
• Adhere to the prescribed dress code and to wear any personal protective equipment provided including protective clothing and protective footwear.
• Use any safety equipment provided
• Take all the necessary steps to ensure the maximum security and safety of the working area and all equipment and supplies contained therein.
• Identify hazards, assess risks and report same as per hospital policy to relevant personnel, and in accordance with individual responsibilities under all Health and Safety legislation and regulations

You must have a right to work in Ireland and interviews are provisionally scheduled for the 27th and/or 28th September

Informal enquiries can be made to hrdepartment@ioh.ie