Porter

The Priory Hospital; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Porter for their Portering department. This full-time role involves flexible shifts and responsibilities such as moving patients and ensuring their comfort. The position offers competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private Pension Scheme

Private Healthcare Scheme

Friends & Family Hospital Discounts

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Frontline customer-facing experience required.
• Experience in portering or hospitality beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Move patients, equipment, and pharmacy goods.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity at all times.
• Maintain security within the hospital.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication

Education

Maths and English GCSEs

Tools

PC Proficiency

Job description

Overview

Porter

The Hampshire Clinic

37.5 Hours & Permanent

Salary: £24,434.00 per year

The Hampshire Clinic is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Porter to join their team in the Portering department.

This is a full-time role of 37.5 hours a week. The role requires covering a flexible shift pattern with 12-hour shifts, including days and nights. Typical shifts are from 7am-7pm and 7pm–7am. The hospital operates 7 days a week. There is an enhanced pay rate for unsocial hours and bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform general and ad hoc tasks to meet site needs, such as moving patients, equipment, and pharmacy goods.
• Explain hospital facilities and services to patients and families when escorting them within the hospital.
• Provide courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity at all times.
• Maintain security within the hospital, including compliance with security processes and external patrols as appropriate.
• Complete all mandatory training requirements.

Candidate Requirements

• Frontline customer-facing experience.
• Experience in portering, healthcare, hotel, or hospitality settings is beneficial.
• Maths and English GCSEs at grades A-C or equivalent functional skills level 2.
• Proficiency in PC use, including software and systems.
• Full clean driving license with ability to drive both manual and automatic vehicles.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers competitive starting salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service.
• Private Pension Scheme.
• Private Healthcare Scheme, covering pre-existing conditions.
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts.
• Family-friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay.
• Non-contributory life insurance.
• Staff engagement hub with discounts, rewards, and benefits.
• Resources and services supporting wellbeing.
• Employee recognition programs.
• Training and development opportunities.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, aiming to create an environment where colleagues can thrive and grow both professionally and personally, guided by our core principles of selflessness, compassion, commitment, collaboration, bravery, agility, tenacity, and creativity.

Learn more about our philosophy at Circle Health Group Philosophy.