Compassionate Hospital Porter: Patient Transport & Support

Sodexo; Wythenshawe; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Employee Assistance Programme

Health & wellbeing app

Discounts

Retirement savings plan

Full training

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is seeking a porter at Wythenshawe Hospital to support daily operations, moving patients, equipment, and supplies with care and professionalism. You will guide people to locations, handle waste, and assist with transport across wards while upholding health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, emotional resilience, and a strong team ethic within a patient-focused service culture.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and listening skills are essential.
• Strong team ethic with ability to work independently.
• Commitment to delivering patient-focused customer care.
• Respect for confidentiality and sensitive situations.
• Emotional resilience in challenging environments.
• Physical stamina to walk/stand for extended periods.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients, visitors, and staff to the correct hospital locations.
• Handle waste collection and recycling with health and safety standards.
• Safely transport patients between wards using appropriate equipment.
• Deliver specimens, samples, and blood products securely across departments.
• Support with respectful transfer of deceased patients.
• Provide porter services such as mail delivery, pharmacy runs, and moving stock.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Customer care

Confidentiality

Emotional resilience

Physical stamina

Job description

Sodexo is seeking a porter at Wythenshawe Hospital to support daily operations, moving patients, equipment, and supplies with care and professionalism. You will guide people to locations, handle waste, and assist with transport across wards while upholding health and safety standards.

The role emphasizes confidentiality, emotional resilience, and a strong team ethic within a patient-focused service culture.