Hospital Porter (Part-Time) — Patient Mobility & Support

Equipment Sales & Service Limited.; Greater London; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Aviva Digicare - Free annual health""

Employee Assistance Programme - Mental

Perks at Work - Exclusive benefits

Career training & development - Appr.+

Earn up to 500 when you refer a friend

Comprehensive pension scheme and life/

Job summary

Equipment Sales & Service Limited is seeking a part-time Porter to join the Healthcare team on a 26.5-hour week. You will help keep the hospital moving, transporting patients, equipment and samples as required.

You will assist with patient mobility, move equipment and samples, follow infection control procedures and support hospital staff in emergencies. DBS check and a UK driving licence (desirable) are noted in the role requirements.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and able to lift and push equipment
• Be compassionate and caring, with strong communication skills
• Be confident working in a hospital, aware that at times you'll meet patients who are very unwell or distressed
• Take pride in a clean and safe environment
• Hold a full UK driving licence, which is desirable but not essential
• Understand that this position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check, with costs met by the employer

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with mobility and transporting them safely around the hospital, including transporting the deceased to the mortuary
• Moving equipment, supplies, blood samples, specimens, medication and medical records around the hospital
• Following strict infection control procedures to keep patients and staff safe
• Disposing of waste correctly, in line with waste management procedures
• Responding promptly in emergency situations to support hospital staff
• Helping patients, visitors and hospital staff in a friendly, helpful way

Job description

Equipment Sales & Service Limited is seeking a part-time Porter to join the Healthcare team on a 26.5-hour week. You will help keep the hospital moving, transporting patients, equipment and samples as required.

You will assist with patient mobility, move equipment and samples, follow infection control procedures and support hospital staff in emergencies. DBS check and a UK driving licence (desirable) are noted in the role requirements.