Porter

Kier Group; Huntingdon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

Kier Group is seeking a Porter for the Hinchingbrooke Treatment Centre in Cambridge. The role involves safely transporting patients and equipment, focusing on efficient service delivery and adherence to health regulations. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in a medical setting and a compassionate approach.

Qualifications

• Previous portering experience in a medical environment required.
• Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
• Ability to handle sensitive situations with respect.

Responsibilities

• Movement of patients and equipment at the treatment center.
• Ensuring portering tasks are completed safely and promptly.
• Reporting significant matters to the portering/security team leader.

Skills

Health and safety regulations

Prioritization

Compassion

Job description

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We're looking for a Porter to join our team based in Huntington, Cambridge.

Location: Hinchingbrooke Treatment Centre - Huntington, Cambridge.

Hours: 15 hours per week, on a shift rota basis between 7:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., Monday to Friday.

What will you be responsible for?

As a Porter, you'll be responsible for the movement of patients and portable equipment, materials, and consumables at Hinchingbrooke Treatment Centre.

Your day-to-day tasks will include:

• Ensuring all portering tasks are completed safely, efficiently, and within the appropriate response times.
• Providing prompt and safe portering and security services to all wards and departments, in line with the Trust's needs.
• Collecting and delivering specimens.
• Becoming trained and competent in handling Medical gas bottles, including collection, delivery, and connections.
• Reporting significant matters to the portering/security team leader.

What are we looking for?

This role is suitable if you have:

• Previous experience in portering within a medical environment and can prioritize workload.
• An awareness of Trust policies and guidelines.
• A strong understanding of health and safety regulations, with the ability to identify and report hazards.
• The ability to show respect and compassion when dealing with sensitive situations.

Would you like to work with a dedicated and professional team? We would love to hear from you!

At Kier, we value potential and transferable skills. Even if you don't meet every requirement, please apply, and we can discuss further.

Rewards and benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits tailored to your needs. More information about benefits can be found here.

Diversity and inclusion

Making Kier a diverse and inclusive workplace is a priority. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to fair employment practices. As a Disability Confident employer, we ensure that disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria are offered an interview.

Due to the nature of this role, you will need to complete an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service check. Applicants with convictions will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Some roles may require additional pre-employment checks.

We look forward to receiving your application. #joinkier