Hospital Porter: Patient Transport & Care Support (PT)

2gether Support Solutions Limited; Margate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Pension

Paid annual leave

Onsite childcare facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Blue Light Card access

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions Limited seeks a Porter to support NHS hospital operations in Margate. You will reliably transport patients, equipment, and documents throughout wards and theatres, handle mail and lab results, and assist with deceased patients respectfully.

The role is 19.5 hours per week on a four-month fixed-term contract with daytime, evening and weekend shifts. The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable, capable of lifting and moving items, and can communicate clearly with

Qualifications

• Physically fit to perform lifting and moving tasks.
• Able to follow instructions and communicate clearly with patients and staff.
• Experience working in a hospital or care environment is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, departments, and operating theatres.
• Move medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of transport equipment.
• Assist with the handling of deceased patients in a respectful manner.
• Deliver mail, lab results, and other documents as required.
• Comply with infection control and health and safety policies; liaise with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Physical fitness

Clear communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassion

Flexibility

Reading and writing English

Education

Basic literacy and numeracy

Job description

2gether Support Solutions Limited seeks a Porter to support NHS hospital operations in Margate. You will reliably transport patients, equipment, and documents throughout wards and theatres, handle mail and lab results, and assist with deceased patients respectfully.

The role is 19.5 hours per week on a four-month fixed-term contract with daytime, evening and weekend shifts. The ideal candidate is physically fit, reliable, capable of lifting and moving items, and can communicate clearly with