Porter

Medirest; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free annual healthcare check

Mental health support

Perks at Work

Career training & development

Earn up to £500 referral bonus

Pension and life assurance

Job summary

Medirest, part of Compass Group UK&I, is recruiting a Porter to join Healthcare on a full-time basis in Peterborough, 35 hours per week. The role involves assisting patients with mobility, transporting items around the hospital, and supporting staff in a clean, safe environment.

Applicants should be physically fit, compassionate, with good communication skills, and comfortable working in a hospital setting.

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, aware that you may meet patients who are very unwell or distressed.
• Take pride in a clean and safe environment.
• Hold a full UK driving licence (desirable but not essential).
• Understand that this position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check, costs met by the 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 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

Skills

Physically fit

Compassionate

Strong communication

Hospital environment

Patient care

Move equipment

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 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 full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week, providing relief cover.

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

• 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/0211/76523002/52843857/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!