Theatre Porter in Limerick

About the Role

Theatre Porter

HSE Mid West Acute and Older Persons Services

Acute Services

Vacancies of whole time and part time permanent/specific purpose may arise in the following locations:

• University Hospital Limerick
• University Maternity Hospital Limerick
• Ennis Hospital
• Nenagh Hospital
• Croom Hospital
• Surgical Hub, O’Connell Avenue, Limerick

A panel may be formed as a result of this campaign for HSE Mid West, Acute & Older Persons Services, from which current and future, permanent and specified purpose vacancies of full or part-time duration may be filled.

The provision of high quality support service to all patients and service users in line with hospital service needs, national standards, national and local policies, procedures and guidelines and cleaning standards.

Support the provision of a high quality, safe and professional customer focussed service.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Maintain the confidentiality of all information made available to him / her during the course of his / her work.
• Maintain a high standard of personal and general hygiene in the work place as per work schedules, existing policies and procedures and Infection Prevention & Control guidelines.
• Ensure safe, efficient and economical use of materials and equipment.
• Ensure proper use of cleaning materials and equipment, reporting any defects for repair to the Supervisor.
• Carry assigned bleep/phone and be contactable at all times.
• Ensure that duties are carried out as directed and specified.
• Be responsible for the general cleaning and decontamination of equipment used in the service area as per cleaning specification and schedules including the completion of relevant checklists and application of ‘I am Clean’ tags.
• Be responsible for checking all portable oxygen / medical gas supplies and associated equipment to ensure that all oxygen / medical gas supplies are always maintained to meet requirements.
• Assist with patient care as required including working with multidisciplinary staff in all areas of the HSE Mid West Acute Services.
• To participate in any service developments as may be required from time to time.
• To be aware of and comply with policies, directives, guidelines and recommendations from statutory bodies in relation to Health & Safety, Manual Handling, Infection Prevention & Control, Environmental Health, HACCP, HIQA and Waste Management.
• To present for work in full and proper clean uniform at rostered time.
• To demonstrate a friendly and co-operative attitude towards visitors/relatives/staff.
• Rotate with roster duties when required.
• Participate in the induction and on-the-job orientation of new staff, providing appropriate guidance and support during periods of shadowing.
• Report immediately to Supervisor / designated service coordinator on any irregularities that might adversely affect the carrying out of assigned duties.
• Prepare such other duties appropriate to this employment as may be assigned.
• To undertake / maintain a satisfactory standard of work.
• Present a professional approach when dealing with the public, staff and patients, while performing the duties of Theatre Porter.
• To perform such duties as may be assigned. These duties include:
• Transportation of patients to and from all areas within the facility
• Safe movement of patients on/off trolleys, tabl

How to Apply

Closing date: September 3, 2026 4:00 PM

Who to contact for enquiries:

• Name: Mr. Danny Downes – Porter Services Manager, HSE Mid West, Acute Services
• Telephone: 061 588 261
• Email: Danny.Downes@hse.ie
• Name: Ms. Lorraine Noonan – Assistant Facilities Manager, University Hospital Limerick, HSE Mid West Acute Services
• Email: lorraine.noonan@hse.ie
• Mobile: 087 2383591

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https://careerhub.hse.ie/health_region-midwest/

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