Endoscopy Porter/Housekeeper

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; City Of London; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in South West London is seeking a porter/housekeeper for the Endoscopy Unit. The role involves safely transferring patients and instruments, maintaining cleanliness, and working within a dynamic team. Candidates should have GCSEs in English and Maths, plus experience in customer service and housekeeping. Good basic IT skills are essential. This position is subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service Check.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service.
• Experience in a housekeeping or portering role.
• Understanding of the role applied for.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients and instruments to and from the Endoscopy Unit.
• Ensure a clean, safe and efficient environment.
• Communicate effectively with patients, visitors, and staff.

Skills

Good basic computer skills

Education

GCSE in English and Maths

NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping

Job description

Overview

We are looking to recruit a porter/housekeeper for the Endoscopy Unit at St George's Hospital. The role will involve transferring patients and instruments to and from the unit and requires you to be physically fit. You will work within a dynamic, multi-disciplinary team in a changeable environment. You will need to have an understanding of the caring character of the NHS service, which cares for patients and visitors often in pain or distress. You need to have a good understanding of English and a basic knowledge of IT (Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel and the use of databases).

Main duties

Transfer patients and instruments to and from the Endoscopy Unit; assist with ensuring a clean, safe and efficient environment; work within a multi-disciplinary team; communicate effectively with patients, visitors and staff.

About us

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust cares for a population of four million people in South West London and North East Surrey. Our sites include St George's Hospital, St Helier Hospital, and Epsom Hospital, with collaborations across Trusts to support research, development, education and training of our 17,000-strong workforce.

Job responsibilities

As described in the overview: provide porter/housekeeper support in the Endoscopy Unit, ensuring patient and instrument transfers are carried out safely and efficiently; maintain a clean and orderly environment; work as part of the multidisciplinary team and communicate clearly with colleagues and service users.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

• GCSE in English and Maths
• NVQ Level 1 in Housekeeping

Experience

• Experience in customer service
• Experience in a housekeeping or portering role

Knowledge

• Understanding of the role applied for
• Experience of working in porter/housekeeper or equivalent

Skills

• Good basic computer skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and, as such, a submission for Disclosure to the DBS will be necessary to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Closing date: 07 October 2025.