Hospital porters

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.

Educational Requirements

There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is provided off- and on-the-job. Entrants must typically pass a medical examination and may be required to hold a driving licence.