Hospital Porter — Patient Flow & Facilities Support

NHS; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare employer is seeking a Porter to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will support patient movement, maintain hygiene standards, and interact sensitively with patients and staff. Candidates should possess a valid driving license, basic literacy skills, and have some experience in manual handling and cleaning. The role involves working 32.5 hours per week on a 7-day rota, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills within a healthcare environment.

Benefits

Opportunities for continuous professional development

Access to cutting-edge facilities and technology

Qualifications

• Experience with manual handling and cleaning in a large setting.
• Ability to deal flexibly with day-to-day workloads.
• Demonstrated effective communication in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Support patient movement and provide excellent customer care.
• Undertake routine portering activities under direction.
• Ensure compliance with National Cleaning Standards and Trust Policies.

Skills

Ability to deal with information sensitively

Internal and external communication

Team communication

Education

Driving License

Basic Numeracy and Literacy Skills

Certificate in Health and Safety

Previous operational manual handling experience

Knowledge of cleaning in a health care environment

Job description

A healthcare employer is seeking a Porter to join their team in Barrow-in-Furness. The successful candidate will support patient movement, maintain hygiene standards, and interact sensitively with patients and staff. Candidates should possess a valid driving license, basic literacy skills, and have some experience in manual handling and cleaning. The role involves working 32.5 hours per week on a 7-day rota, requiring adaptability and strong communication skills within a healthcare environment.