Hospital Porter: Patient Care & Logistics

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Northallerton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Northallerton seeks a motivated General Porter to provide vital support in a hospital environment. Candidates will be involved in patient transfers, equipment movement, and providing a professional service to staff and visitors. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, previous portering experience, and the capacity to work varied shifts. Competitive benefits and training provided.

Benefits

Work uniform

Excellent staff benefits package

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Responsibilities

• Work on a rotational basis including weekends and bank holidays.
• Provide a professional service to patients, visitors and staff.
• Escort the deceased to the mortuary and handle bodies as required.
• Provide a patient escort service throughout the site.
• Maintain good working relationships with fellow staff.
• Assist Security and in emergency situations as needed.

Skills

Good communication & interpersonal skills

Ability to solve problems

Customer care

Dealing with public

Portering experience in a hospital environment

Education

Attendance at Novice and leadership improvement sessions

Safe handling of medical gas cylinders

Job description

A regional healthcare service in Northallerton seeks a motivated General Porter to provide vital support in a hospital environment. Candidates will be involved in patient transfers, equipment movement, and providing a professional service to staff and visitors. This role requires strong interpersonal skills, previous portering experience, and the capacity to work varied shifts. Competitive benefits and training provided.