Patient Transporter - Hospital Team (37.5h, 12m FTC)

2gether Support Solutions Limited; Margate; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Annual Leave 26 days + Bank Holidays

Onsite childcare facilities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee discounts

Job summary

2getherSupportSolutions is seeking a Porters to support NHS hospital operations, transporting patients, equipment, and materials across wards and theatres. The role requires physical fitness, clear communication, and sensitivity to patient privacy, with a commitment to teamwork.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours) on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering daytime, evening and weekend shifts. DBS checks may be required and costs are covered if needed.

Qualifications

• Physically fit, able to lift/move patients and equipment.
• Clear verbal communication with patients, staff and visitors.
• Demonstrates teamwork, reliability, compassion and sensitivity to patient privacy.
• Basic literacy and numeracy to follow instructions and complete documentation.
• Proficient reading, verbal and written English.

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 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

Physically fit

Clear verbal communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassion

Patient privacy awareness

Job description

2getherSupportSolutions is seeking a Porters to support NHS hospital operations, transporting patients, equipment, and materials across wards and theatres. The role requires physical fitness, clear communication, and sensitivity to patient privacy, with a commitment to teamwork.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours) on a 12-month fixed-term contract, covering daytime, evening and weekend shifts. DBS checks may be required and costs are covered if needed.