Barry Watts

In this role I am responsible for the safe transportation of patients, specimens and equipment and varied tasks as follow.

Responsibilities are as follow:

• Being part of a Cardiopulmonary team arrest and facilitating the safe transportation of the sampling as required and transportation of the individual to departments as required, such as theatre, imaging or acute care settings.
• Patient transportation between wards, departments such as imaging departments such as X-ray/MRI/CT, and to and from treatment areas. During this process we utilise different equipment such as wheelchairs, trolleys, and beds for patient transport.
• Assist patients with mobility, in specific individuals who need assistance with transfers to and from beds or trolleys, foe example.
• Transport medical equipment, such as many time specialized items like gas cylinders and ensuring they these are delivered to the correct locations at all times.
• When applicable, transferring medical records, specimens, and pharmacy items such as controlled medication under security guidance an protocols throughout the hospital, following strict safety protocols.
• Maintaining and ensuring confidentiality is kept at all times.
• Collecting equipment throughout the site to facilitate the next shift safe-running of the shift.
• Delivering mail as requested, parcels, and other items to various departments to meet the patient's clinical needs.
• Assisting at times with surgical procedures in which prompt, reliable, efficient and immediate help is required, such as life-saving products, for example blood and other blood related products.
• During my current role I interact with with patients, providing a friendly face and offering a listening ear as per their wishes when required. This can be enhancing and especially important for those who are anxious or apprehensive about their hospital stay or treatment.
• Play a role in maintaining a positive and supportive environment within the hospital as a supportive role to the health care system.
• I provide a reliable, adaptable, and able to work effectively presence as part of the wider team.

With the main responsibilities including mainly maintenance work, i was involved in a range of duties such as repair of leaks/blockages, replacements and installation of sanitary appliances and set up of water heaters. I worked within a team and from my own initiative.

key responsibilities:

• Response and repair of leaks and blockages throughout the three sites of an RAF base in High Wycombe.
• The regular upkeep of drainage systems, which included ensuring the smooth running of the accommodation and office block.
• Installations of sanitary equipment including baths, , Basins, WC's and urinal systems.
• Replacing all sanitary equipment and water based electrical appliances.
• Maintenance of the heating systems.
• Reporting any incidences that contravene Health and Safety regulations.

As a trainee Plumber I worked closely with a qualified Fitter and Plumber and was involved in all aspects of installation of bathrooms, kitchens and heating systems.

Key Responsdabilities

• Complete installation of bathrooms and kitchens.
• Installation and maintenance of a variety of heating systems, including adjustments.
• Fitting a range of pipe work including copper, iron and lead.
• Fitting a range of new boilers (under supervision due to previously knows as "Corgi" Regulations).
• Cutting and measuring threads (competent using a mechanical screw machine).

• Repaired leaking taps, enhancing longevity of equipment.
• Achieved swift problem-solving by understanding blueprints and building codes.
• Improved system performance by maintaining cleanliness at work sites.
• Ensured customer satisfaction through timely resolution of complaints.