Flexible Hours Hospital Porter: Patient Transport & Support

Sodexo; Manchester; On-site; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health resources

Employee Assistance

Wellbeing app

Discounts on brands

Salary finance tools

Retirement plan

Uniform provided

Training & development

Cycle to Work

Flexible working

Competitive pay

Job summary

Sodexo is recruiting a Porter at Wythenshawe Hospital. You will support daily hospital operations by safely moving patients, equipment and supplies, ensuring smooth patient journeys and helping to reduce stress for patients and staff.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to health and safety policies, and a patient-focused, team-spirited approach. We offer a range of employee benefits and development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must have physical stamina to walk/stand for extended periods.
• Awareness of health and safety practices in hospital settings.
• Calmness under pressure and adaptability to changing tasks.
• Strong team ethic with ability to work independently when needed.
• Understanding of confidentiality and sensitive situations.
• Excellent communication and listening skills.
• Helpful, patient-focused attitude and commitment to customer care.

Responsibilities

• Guide patients, visitors, and staff to correct locations within the hospital.
• Handle waste collection and recycling while maintaining health and safety standards.
• Follow all policies, procedures, and management systems.
• 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, moving furniture, and transporting records or stock.

Skills

Physical stamina

Health & safety

Calm under pressure

Team player

Confidentiality

Communication skills

Customer care

Job description

Sodexo is recruiting a Porter at Wythenshawe Hospital. You will support daily hospital operations by safely moving patients, equipment and supplies, ensuring smooth patient journeys and helping to reduce stress for patients and staff.

The role requires physical stamina, adherence to health and safety policies, and a patient-focused, team-spirited approach. We offer a range of employee benefits and development opportunities.