Hospital Porter

Sodexo; Greater London; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Training opportunities

Wellbeing support

Career progression

Supportive workplace

Job summary

Sodexo in London is seeking a Porter to support patient care at Homerton Hospital. You will safely move patients, records, and equipment, ensuring smooth hospital operations and patient flow.

The role requires compassionate, professional conduct, strong communication, and the ability to stay calm in busy environments. Training, career progression, and a supportive workplace are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Compassion, professionalism and respect in every interaction.
• Remains calm and effective in busy or challenging situations.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients between wards, departments and theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds.
• Move medical equipment, patient records and other essential items across the hospital.
• Support the safe transportation of blood products and specimens.
• Assist with medical gas cylinder changes and deliveries.
• Collect and distribute pharmacy items and other supplies.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations when required.
• Remove clinical and non-clinical waste and support hospital logistics services.
• Provide friendly assistance and directions to patients, visitors and staff across the hospital site.

Skills

Communication

Compassion

Teamwork

Literacy

Job description

Porter

Homerton Hospital, London
£14.80 per hour
37.5 hours per week

Make a fresh start in a company that cares.

At Sodexo, our Porters play a vital role in supporting patient care and keeping hospital services running smoothly. We're looking for a compassionate, reliable and professional Porter to join our team at Homerton Hospital and help deliver an essential service to patients, visitors and healthcare colleagues every day. The role involves the safe movement of patients, records, equipment and essential materials throughout the hospital.

What you'll do

• Safely transport patients between wards, departments and theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds.
• Move medical equipment, patient records and other essential items across the hospital.
• Support the safe transportation of blood products and specimens.
• Assist with medical gas cylinder changes and deliveries.
• Collect and distribute pharmacy items and other supplies.
• Respond promptly to emergency situations when required.
• Remove clinical and non-clinical waste and support hospital logistics services.
• Provide friendly assistance and directions to patients, visitors and staff across the hospital site.

What you'll bring

We're looking for someone who:

• Has excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates compassion, professionalism and respect in every interaction.
• Remains calm and effective in busy or challenging situations.
• Can work both independently and as part of a team.
• Is flexible, reliable and committed to delivering excellent service.
• Has good literacy skills and can follow procedures accurately.

What you'll need to succeed

Success in this role comes from having a positive attitude, a strong work ethic and a genuine desire to help others. You'll take pride in delivering a service that supports patients at some of the most important moments of their lives while maintaining the highest standards of safety and care.

Why choose Sodexo?

Working with Sodexo is more than a job. It's a chance to make a real difference every day while being part of a supportive and inclusive team.

We offer:

• Competitive pay
• Full training and development opportunities
• Access to wellbeing and employee support programmes
• Opportunities for career progression
• A supportive workplace where you'll be valued and respected

Successful candidates will be expected to comply with all relevant health and safety, patient safety, infection prevention and hospital operating procedures associated with working in a healthcare environment.