Compassionate Hospital Porter — Patient Transport & Support

Medirest; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check (Aviva)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Apprenticeships and Career Pathways

Refer a friend bonus (£500)

Pension scheme and life assurance

Job summary

Medirest is recruiting a part-time Porter to join Healthcare, contracted to 30 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You will play a vital part in keeping the hospital moving, helping patients, equipment and samples reach the right places.

You’ll be involved in transporting patients, moving supplies and maintaining strict infection control to ensure safety for patients and staff at all times.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and able to lift and push equipment.
• Be compassionate and caring, with strong communication skills.
• Be confident working in a hospital environment with patients who may be unwell or distressed.
• Take pride in a clean and safe environment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).
• Disclosure & Barrings Service check costs met by employer.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with mobility and transporting them safely around the hospital, including transporting the deceased to the mortuary
• Moving equipment, supplies, blood samples, specimens, medication and medical records around the hospital
• Following infection control procedures to keep patients and staff safe
• Disposing of waste correctly, in line with waste management procedures
• Responding promptly in emergency situations to support hospital staff
• Helping patients, visitors and hospital staff in a friendly, helpful way

Skills

Physically fit

Strong communication

Compassionate and caring

Confident in hospital environment

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Job description

Medirest is recruiting a part-time Porter to join Healthcare, contracted to 30 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You will play a vital part in keeping the hospital moving, helping patients, equipment and samples reach the right places.

You’ll be involved in transporting patients, moving supplies and maintaining strict infection control to ensure safety for patients and staff at all times.