Porter

NHS Professionals; Oxford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing organization is seeking a Porter to work at Littlemore Mental Health Hospital. This role requires transporting patients and assisting with medical equipment while providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates should have strong communication skills and a compassionate approach towards patient care. This is a temporary role in Oxford, offering competitive pay rates and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

24/7 support

Training and development opportunities

Stakeholder pension scheme

Qualifications

• Demonstrated customer service experience in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Ability to drive is preferred but not mandatory.
• A compassionate approach towards patient care.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and efficiently within the hospital premises.
• Assist with the movement of medical equipment and supplies.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of transport areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff.
• Follow health and safety protocols.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient care.

Skills

Strong communication skills in English

Customer service experience

Compassionate approach

Job description

Job Title: Porter

Location: Littlemore Mental Health Hospital OX4 4XN

Shift Pattern: Monday – Sunday working hours between 6am and 5pm.

Pay: £12.21 per hour plus enhanced pay for weekends and bank holidays

Trust: Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust

Would you like to be a part of a team that works well together, always there to help each other? If you answered yes, Oxford Health NHS Foundation Trust NHS Trust is the place for you.

**THIS IS A TEMPORARY ROLE - YOU MUST HAVE A FULL CLEAN UK DRIVERS LICENCE**

What You’ll Be Responsible For

• Transport patients safely and efficiently within the hospital premises.
• Assist with the movement of medical equipment and supplies as required.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of transport areas.
• Provide excellent customer service to patients and staff during interactions.
• Follow health and safety protocols to ensure a safe environment for all.
• Collaborate with healthcare teams to support patient care effectively.
  
  

Requirements

• Strong communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
• Demonstrated customer service experience in a healthcare or similar setting.
• Ability to drive is preferred but not mandatory depending on specific roles.
• A compassionate approach towards patient care and support.
  
  

You’ll learn the following whilst working at the trust:

• An in depth understanding of the roles and responsibilities involved in working within the NHS.
• A sense of teamwork, gained through working alongside and supporting colleagues from all levels, within the organisation.
  
  

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

• Competitive pay rates- work this week, get paid next week
• Essential support when you need it- 24/7 365 days- call us anytime
• Multi locational- work across neighbouring Trusts
• Manage your shifts and timesheets on the go- access your “My Bank” shift portal anywhere, anytime online or through your smartphone
• Varied working options to suit your lifestyle- access to the Bank gives you options of ad hoc shifts or longer-term placements
• Training and development opportunities- Keep up with the essentials and more
• Stakeholder pension scheme available- a flexible future for you and yours
  
  

Who are NHS Professionals?

We specialise in putting people in place to care. Every year we help thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled NHS workers enjoy better career opportunities, access to more shifts and a healthier work-life balance, giving more choice and control to our members.

As an equal opportunities’ organisation, NHSP is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective Bank members and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender reassignment, or marriage and civil partnership. We believe there is a strong case for the Equality, Diversity and inclusion agenda and we strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants form a range of backgrounds to apply.

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By joining us you can look forward to a choice of flexible Bank shifts across any of our client Trusts in England, as well as the ability to develop professionally and gain experience in several wards or areas.

Disclaimer

Please note, you will be contacted by email throughout the recruitment process, so please check your emails, including your junk/spam regularly. We regret we cannot contact everyone who is not selected for an interview, therefore if you do not hear from us within 21 days after submitting your application, please assume you have not been successful on this occasion.