Part-Time Hospital Porter — Patient Escort

HCA Healthcare UK; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 15,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA UK, is seeking Bank Porters to provide a first‑class portering service for patients, consultants and visitors. You will move patients, deliver mail and equipment, and support hospital operations during day and night shifts.

Candidates should be physically fit with prior similar experience, strong communication skills and knowledge of health and safety procedures. This role helps ensure safe, efficient patient flow and hospital operations.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to lift heavy items.
• Previous portering or similar healthcare experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide portering and security services including mail, linen, drugs and deliveries.
• Explain room facilities to patients and escort them to rooms.
• Relieve reception staff for breaks and assist with post/franking.
• Park consultants' cars and assist with gas bottle storage and checks.
• Be part of hospital fire, safety and crash teams.

Skills

Portering

Security

Communication

Health & Safety

Job description

The Harborne Hospital, part of HCA UK, is seeking Bank Porters to provide a first‑class portering service for patients, consultants and visitors. You will move patients, deliver mail and equipment, and support hospital operations during day and night shifts.

Candidates should be physically fit with prior similar experience, strong communication skills and knowledge of health and safety procedures. This role helps ensure safe, efficient patient flow and hospital operations.