Hospital Porter – Patient Transport & Support

Medirest; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 referral bonus

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Medirest, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Porter to join Healthcare on a full-time basis in Peterborough, 35 hours per week. The role involves assisting patients with mobility, transporting items around the hospital, and supporting staff in a clean, safe environment.

Applicants should be physically fit, compassionate, with good communication skills, and comfortable working in a hospital setting.

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 environment, aware that you may meet patients who are very unwell or distressed.
• Take pride in a clean and safe environment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).
• Understand that this position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check, 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

Skills

Physically fit

Compassionate

Strong communication

Hospital environment

Patient care

Move equipment

Job description

Medirest, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Porter to join Healthcare on a full-time basis in Peterborough, 35 hours per week. The role involves assisting patients with mobility, transporting items around the hospital, and supporting staff in a clean, safe environment.

Applicants should be physically fit, compassionate, with good communication skills, and comfortable working in a hospital setting.