General Porter (Epsom)

NHS; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare provider as a porter, where you will play a vital role in enhancing patient care. This physically demanding yet rewarding position involves moving patients and medical equipment throughout the hospital. We seek caring individuals who are customer-focused and eager to make a difference. With various shifts available, you will receive comprehensive training and support to excel in your role. If you are passionate about providing excellent care and being part of a dedicated team, this is the opportunity for you to contribute significantly to patient experience in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Essential skills include numeracy, literacy, and a strong focus on customer care.
• Candidates should be physically fit and flexible in their approach.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving patients and medical equipment around the hospital.
• Work as part of a dynamic portering team to enhance patient experience.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Customer care

Physical fitness

Flexibility

NHS Values

Education

BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent

Infection and Prevention Control

Job description

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

As a porter, you will be responsible for moving patients, medical equipment, medical notes, and many other things around our hospital.

Whilst this can be a physically demanding role, it is also an incredibly rewarding one where staff have the chance to make a real difference to patient experience. Each day will feel different with various tasks and accomplishments!

Please note: This is a physical role and will require manual handling.

Previous applicants within the past 6 months need not apply.

Job Summary

As a porter, you will be responsible for moving patients, medical equipment, medical notes, and many other things around our hospital.

We are looking for caring and customer-focused individuals to be the face of our busy and dynamic portering team.

If you are looking to give our patients the best possible care and work as an effective member of our hospital, we will provide you training in all other areas. We work with our staff to ensure that they are the best that they can be!

We operate 24 hours a day and have a range of shifts and rotating shift patterns available.

Interviews will be held in Epsom - dates TBC

Main Duties of the Job

Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.

Please note: This is a physical role and will require manual handling.

Salary

£13.85 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change.

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

• Numeracy and Literacy
• Customer care focused
• Physically Fit

Desirable

• BICSc Qualification / NVQ or equivalent
• Infection and Prevention Control

Experience

Essential

• Flexibility
• NHS Values

Desirable

• Previous portering experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer Details

Employer Name

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Epsom Hospital

Dorking Road

Epsom

KT18 7EG

Employer's Website

https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us