Our portering service operates a 24 hour, 7 day a week service. Our core functions are the transportation of patients and goods around our hospitals.
The vast majority of our work is patient related (both inpatients and outpatients). However, our porters also play a crucial role in other services, acting as the ground safety team for the air ambulance, and being part of the fire team to provide access control.
A day in the life
A day in the life of Portering Services
Right on the frontline, our porters are essential in transporting patients and goods to where they need to be at the right time. But that’s not all they do. Operating 24/7, they are also part of emergency response, attend violence and aggression incidents and often act as that first point of contact for patients on arrival to the hospital. Their roles are truly diverse and essential to the smooth running of the hospitals.
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We ensure that every ward, clinic and theatre has enough clean sheets, bedding and scrubs to provide the best service for patients.