General Porter

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Frimley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Porter to support patient care and the smooth operation of our site.

You will transport patients safely, move equipment, deliver essential supplies, and handle waste with care. The role requires flexibility for nights and weekends, with up to 37.5 hours per week. A Maths and English assessment is part of the recruitment process, and visa sponsorship is not available.

Qualifications

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work autonomously as well as in a team.
• Ability to confidently navigate IT systems.

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients safely and compassionately around the site.
• Moving equipment and furniture between wards to ensure smooth operations.
• Collecting and delivering essential supplies and samples to support patient care.
• Undertaking Postal Service and messenger duties to maintain communication across departments.
• Collecting and disposing of waste to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Responding to any emergency situations that may arise, always remaining calm and efficient.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

IT system proficiency

Job description

Job Overview

Join Our Dedicated Healthcare Team - Make a Real Difference

We are looking for a compassionate and driven individuals to join our team, where your skills and enthusiasm will directly impact the care and comfort of our patients.

Job Overview

Join Our Dedicated Healthcare Team - Make a Real Difference

We are looking for a compassionate and driven individuals to join our team, where your skills and enthusiasm will directly impact the care and comfort of our patients.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to confidently navigate IT systems. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, with a commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients. While teamwork is essential, you will also have the confidence to take on individual responsibilities with autonomy and professionalism.

In this role, you will interact with a diverse range of patients, playing a crucial role in ensuring their stay with us is as comfortable and positive as possible. Your dedication and efforts will contribute to the high standards of care we deliver every day.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others and work in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

To progress to interview, you will be required to complete and pass a Maths and English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants must be flexible and may be asked to work a variety of shift patterns, including nights and weekend.

Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.

Main duties of the job

Join Our Team as a Porter – Essential to Patient Care

Responsibilities

As a Porter in our trusted healthcare team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding care. On a typical day, your responsibilities will include:

• Transporting patients safely and compassionately around the site.
• Moving equipment and furniture between wards to ensure smooth operations.
• Collecting and delivering essential supplies and samples to support patient care.
• Undertaking Postal Service and messenger duties to maintain communication across departments.
• Collecting and disposing of waste to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Responding to any emergency situations that may arise, always remaining calm and efficient.

A Role That Makes a Difference

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to follow departmental standards and health and safety regulations to ensure safe, effective working practices. You will consistently uphold the Trust’s values, working collaboratively with your colleagues to provide efficient, high-quality service and excellent customer care to our patients.

Working Hours and Flexibility

As a full-time member of staff, you will work up to 37.5 hours per week, on a rota shift pattern that includes nights and weekends. You will also receive pay enhancements for unsociable hours, reflecting the important nature of your work and commitment to our patients.

Working for our organisation

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.