Porter

Circle Health Group Limited – Monthly; Blackburn; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Private Pension

Private Healthcare

Job summary

Circle Health Group's Beardwood Hospital is hiring a Porter to join the Portering department. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible shift pattern that may include infrequent Saturday/Sunday cover.

The salary is up to £24,953.24 per year, depending on experience and qualifications. The successful candidate will move patient, equipment and goods as required, greet patients and visitors, and maintain patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Front line customer facing experience is essential.
• Proficiency with PC and basic software/systems implied.
• Maths and English GCSE A–C (or equivalent) evidence required.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of general tasks to support site operations.
• Escort patients and visitors, explain hospital facilities and services.
• Provide courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity at all times.
• Provide security for the facility as required and assist with safety procedures.
• Complete mandatory training as required.

Skills

Front line customer facing

PC literacy

Education

Maths & English GCSE A-C

Job description

Porter The Beardwood Hospital 37.5 Hours & Permanent Salary: Up to £24,953.24 per year (depending on level of experience, training and qualification) The Beardwood Hospital 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 of staff in the Portering department. This is a full time role for 37.5 hours a week. The role holder will be required to cover a flexible shift pattern. Shift pattern will be 0600 - 1400 or 1000 - 1800. There may be the requirement for infrequent Saturday shift cover 1000 - 1800 and Sunday 0700 – 1500.

Duties of this role include:

• Undertake a range of general and ad hoc tasks on a day-to-day basis to meet the requirements of the site such as patient, equipment, and goods (e.g., pharmacy goods) movement.
• Explain hospital facilities and services to patients and family members when escorting people to rooms or other hospital areas.
• Provide a courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity are always maintained.
• Provide security for the facility as required within each specific hospital, ensuring compliance of security processes and external patrols are covered as appropriate to the hospital.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

• Front line customer facing experience.
• Previous portering experience in a healthcare, hotel or hospitality setting would be beneficial.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group is committed to offering competitive starting salaries and access to a wide range of employee benefits, including:

• 25 days holiday per year + bank holidays, increasing to 30 days with service
• Private Pension Scheme
• Private Healthcare Scheme for treatment at our hospitals, covering pre-existing medical conditions
• Friends & Family Hospital Discounts
• Family Friendly policies, including enhanced Maternity, Paternity & Adoption pay
• Non-contributory life insurance
• Staff engagement hub with access to discounts and extensive rewards and voluntary benefits
• Access to resources, tools and services to support your wellbeing
• Employee recognition programmes
• Industry leading training and development opportunities …and much more!

Diversity & Inclusion

Circle Health Group is committed to creating a diverse workforce offering inclusive opportunities for all our colleagues. Our definition of diversity goes beyond the established characteristics protected by the Equality Act, as we strive to attract candidates with diverse experiences, backgrounds, identities or expressions, skills, work styles…and more. We’re passionate about creating an environment where our people can thrive, grow and develop professionally and personally. Our principles and values guide our colleagues to be selfless, compassionate, committed, collaborative, brave, agile, tenacious and creative and are at the core of our purpose and culture. To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy At Circle Health Group, we believe healthcare should be personal, accessible and outstanding. As the UK’s largest private hospital group, with over 50 locations nationwide, Circle Health Group bring world-class consultants, cutting edge facilities, and care without the wait. Your health, your choice – we make it happen. We’re also passionate about out people. With private medical cover, flexible working hours, wellbeing support and career development opportunities, being just a few of the fantastic benefits on offer, we give our teams everything they need to thrive. Together, we’re shaping the future of healthcare