Wardsperson - Patient Support Services at ACT Health

City of Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Sep, 26

Salary

68880.0

Posted On

23 Jun, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Manual Handling, Patient Transport, Emergency Response, Communication Skills, Collaboration, Patient Safety, Confidentiality, Adaptability

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Employment Type: Full Time, Permanent Classification: Health Service Officer Level 3/4 (PN 58526, 64608) Salary: $65,124 - $68,880 (Plus 12.5%25 Super) Location: The Canberra Hospital, Garran Section: Patient Support Services Closing Date: 7th July 2026 What can we offer you: • Competitive pay rates and excellent working conditions within a tertiary hospital. • Salary Packaging with many options that provide full fringe benefits tax concessions. • Flexible working conditions. • Access to Employee Assistance Program. • Access to onsite Physiotherapists. • Access to onsite cafes, staff cafeteria, pharmacy and gift shop. About the Role: Looking for a rewarding and dynamic role where you make a real difference? Join our team and help support a positive patient experience. In this position, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the patient journey is as smooth and stress-free as possible. You will support clinical teams through manual handling, patient transport, emergency response, the movement of medical equipment, after-hours courier duties, male pre-operative shaves, and Mortuary services. As part of the Wardsperson team, you will ensure the correct patient is collected and transported in line with procedures, while maintaining patient safety, privacy, and confidentiality at all times. The team is committed to being responsive and helpful, supporting wherever possible within scope of practice. We’re looking for someone with strong communication skills who thrives in a team environment and understands the importance of collaboration and a positive workplace culture. You’ll be adaptable, flexible, and ready to take on a role where no two days are the same. For more information regarding the position duties click here for the Position Description. Please note prior to commencement successful candidates will be required to: • Undergo a pre-employment National Police Check. • Prior to commencing this role, a current registration issued under the Working with Vulnerable People (Background Checking) Act 2011 is required. • Comply with Canberra Health Services Occupational Assessment, Screening and Vaccination policy. To Apply: Please apply online by submitting a copy of your CV along with a 2-page Response to the Selection Criteria, listed in the Position Description. ***Please note applications submitted via an agency will not be accepted for this position*** Canberra Health Services (CHS) is focussed on the delivery of high quality, effective, person-centred care. It provides acute, sub-acute, primary and community‐based health services, to the Australian Capital Territory (ACT) and surrounding region. More information can be found on the CHS website. Our Vision: creating exceptional health care together Our Role: to be a health service that is trusted by our community Our Values: Reliable, Progressive, Respectful and Kind CHS is committed to workforce diversity and to creating an inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we welcome applications from all diversity groups. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people with disability and people who identify as LGBTQIA+ are particularly encouraged to apply. If you would like further information regarding this opportunity, please contact Matthew Fitzpatrick at (02) 5124 2610 or at Mathew.Fitzpatrick@act.gov.au. #LI-DNI

Responsibilities

Support clinical teams by managing patient transport, manual handling, and the movement of medical equipment. Ensure a smooth patient journey while maintaining safety, privacy, and confidentiality during transport and mortuary services.