Description

Hospital porters perform various manual tasks in hospitals to assist nursing and domestic staff with the care of patients.

Tasks

• Lifts, escorts and wheels patients between hospital wards assists with the delivery of meals, laundry, medical supplies and post to the wards or theatres moves hospital equipment and furniture collects and disposes of refuse from wards and other departments assists with unloading and delivery of supplies

Entry Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is provided Off and on-the-job. Entrants may be required to hold a driving licence.