9262 — Hospital porters
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What this occupation covers
Hospital porters perform various manual tasks in hospitals to assist nursing and domestic staff with the care of patients.
Typical duties
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 routes and qualifications
There are no formal academic entry requirements. Training is provided Off and on-the-job. Entrants may be required to hold a driving licence.
Sponsorship information
Ineligible. Actual duties, sponsor, applicant, salary and any transitional or shortage-list conditions must be checked.
DBS assessment
No code-wide DBS assessment is assigned. Check actual duties, activities, workplace, frequency and jurisdiction. This code does not determine the level of check.
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