Porter

Work Lyf Group Ltd; Basford Green; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time ongoing work

Professional healthcare environment

Supportive team

Make a real difference to patient care

Job summary

Work Lyf Group Ltd are recruiting Hospital Porters to support patients and hospital teams in a busy Staffordshire hospital environment. The role focuses on safety, empathy, and reliability within a fast-paced setting.

You will transport patients using wheelchairs and trolleys, move medical supplies, manage deliveries and waste, and provide excellent customer service to patients and visitors. Full-time shifts including weekends are available.

Qualifications

• Previous care or healthcare experience is essential
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive situations
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Physically fit, as the role involves extensive walking and manual handling
• Fully flexible to work a variety of shifts including weekends

Responsibilities

• Transporting patients safely using wheelchairs, beds, and trolleys
• Moving medical equipment, supplies, and hospital goods as required
• Managing post, deliveries, and waste collection/disposal including clinical waste
• Supporting hospital staff with additional duties when required
• Providing reassurance and excellent customer service to patients and visitors
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out efficiently and professionally
• Working within hospital health & safety and hygiene procedures

Skills

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Physical fitness

Care experience

Job description

Role: Hospital Porter

Location: Staffordshire

Hours: Full Time | Various shift patterns Expmples below:

• 8am-8pm 4 on 4 off
• 7.30am -7.30pm 4 on 4 off

An excellent opportunity has arisen for Hospital Porters to join a busy and fast-paced hospital environment.

This role is ideal for someone with a strong care background who is compassionate, reliable, and able to work efficiently under pressure while supporting patients and hospital teams throughout the day.

Fully enhanced DBS on the update service is preferred but not essential.

Benefits:

• Full-time ongoing work with varied shift patterns
• Opportunity to work within a professional healthcare environment
• Varied and active role with no two days the same
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to make a real difference to patient care and experience

The Role:

• Transporting patients safely using wheelchairs, beds, and trolleys
• Moving medical equipment, supplies, and hospital goods as required
• Managing post, deliveries, and waste collection/disposal including clinical waste
• Supporting hospital staff with additional duties when required
• Providing reassurance and excellent customer service to patients and visitors
• Ensuring all tasks are carried out efficiently and professionally
• Working within hospital health & safety and hygiene procedures

The Requirements:

• Previous care or healthcare experience is essential
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to remain calm and professional in sensitive situations
• Good organisational and time management skills
• Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• Physically fit, as the role involves extensive walking upto 20 miles per day and manual handling
• Comfortable dealing with challenging or upsetting situations
• Fully flexible to work a variety of shifts including weekends

Job Type: Full-time

Application question(s):

• You will face some upsetting sights, Are you happy to proceed?
• Are you happy with walking upto 20 Miles per day?

Experience:

• Care home: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

Enhanced DBS (preferred)

Work Location: In person