Bank Porter

Spire Healthcare Ltd; Hull and East Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Hull and East Yorkshire is seeking an experienced Bank Porter to support patient care by safely transferring patients and equipment. The ideal candidate will excel in customer service, possess good communication skills, and have the ability to work flexible shifts, including evenings and weekends. This role offers competitive pay, a free onsite car park, and opportunities for training and progression within the organization.

Benefits

Free onsite car park

Access to Spire Healthcare pension

Free uniform

Free DBS

Opportunities for further training

Qualifications

• Experience of working in a similar role and delivering frontline customer service.
• Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends.
• Capable of performing physical tasks safely.

Responsibilities

• Transfer and guide patients safely around the hospital.
• Move clinical equipment and supplies as required.
• Uphold safety and infection-control standards.

Skills

Customer care skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Ability to work without supervision

Caring and sympathetic

Job description

Spire Hull and East Riding Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Bank Porter to join our dedicated Facilities team. This role is essential in helping us deliver the highest standards of patient care and ensuring our hospital runs smoothly, safely and efficiently.

About the Role

As a Bank Porter, you will provide vital support across the hospital, including the safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies. You will work as part of a close-knit team, covering a range of shifts including days, afternoons and nights. This is a flexible bank position, ideal for individuals looking to balance work with other commitments while contributing to exceptional patient experience.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Transfer and guide patients safely around the hospital in a caring, sympathetic and professional manner
• Move clinical equipment, medical supplies, goods and other items as required
• Manage the safe collection and disposal of waste, both domestic and clinical in line with corporate and hospital policy WM01
• Support clinical teams by maintaining a clean, safe and organised environment
• Respond promptly to portering requests and prioritise tasks effectively>
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Uphold safety, infection‑control and patient‑handling standards
• Report any maintenance issues to the Maintenance department
• Complete additional portering and facilities tasks to support smooth running of the hospital

Who we're looking for

• Experience of working in a similar role and delivering frontline customer service
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Caring and sympathetic
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Due to the physical demands of the role, including moving equipment and assisting with patient transport, you will need to be able to perform these essential duties safely

Contract Type: Bank

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Free onsite car park
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire's specialist Resourcing Team
• We commit to our employee's well-being through work life balance, ongoing development, support and reward.

Our Values

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together