Porter

Medirest; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 20,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check (Aviva)

Employee Assistance Programme

Perks at Work

Apprenticeships and Career Pathways

Refer a friend bonus (£500)

Pension scheme and life assurance

Job summary

Medirest is recruiting a part-time Porter to join Healthcare, contracted to 30 hours per week across 5 days out of 7. You will play a vital part in keeping the hospital moving, helping patients, equipment and samples reach the right places.

You’ll be involved in transporting patients, moving supplies and maintaining strict infection control to ensure safety for patients and staff at all times.

Qualifications

• Be physically fit and able to lift and push equipment.
• Be compassionate and caring, with strong communication skills.
• Be confident working in a hospital environment with patients who may be unwell or distressed.
• Take pride in a clean and safe environment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).
• Disclosure & Barrings Service check costs met by employer.

Responsibilities

• Assisting patients with mobility and transporting them safely around the hospital, including transporting the deceased to the mortuary
• Moving equipment, supplies, blood samples, specimens, medication and medical records around the hospital
• Following infection control procedures to keep patients and staff safe
• Disposing of waste correctly, in line with waste management procedures
• Responding promptly in emergency situations to support hospital staff
• Helping patients, visitors and hospital staff in a friendly, helpful way

Skills

Physically fit

Strong communication

Compassionate and caring

Confident in hospital environment

Full UK driving licence (desirable)

Job description

About Us

Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.

About The Role

We're currently recruiting a Porter to join Healthcare on a part time basis, contracted to 30 hours per week, working 5 days out of 7.

You’ll play a vital part in keeping the hospital moving, caring for patients as you go and making sure people, equipment and samples get where they need to be.

What You’ll Do

• Assisting patients with mobility and transporting them safely around the hospital, including transporting the deceased to the mortuary
• Moving equipment, supplies, blood samples, specimens, medication and medical records around the hospital
• Following strict infection control procedures to keep patients and staff safe
• Disposing of waste correctly, in line with waste management procedures
• Responding promptly in emergency situations to support hospital staff
• Helping patients, visitors and hospital staff in a friendly, helpful way

What We Offer

We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
• Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
• Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
• Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
• Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
• Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance

About You

Our ideal Porter will:

• Be physically fit and able to lift and push equipment
• Be compassionate and caring, with strong communication skills
• Be confident working in a hospital, aware that at times you'll meet patients who are very unwell or distressed
• Take pride in a clean and safe environment
• Hold a full UK driving licence, which is desirable but not essential
• Understand that this position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check, with costs met by the employer

Job Reference: com/0511/71996010/52844485/BU #Medirest

Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!