Porter and Driver

Allscreens Nationwide Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 37,608,000 - 46,838,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site parking

Flexible bank shifts

Training & development

Supportive team environment

Job summary

Safeguarding Optimised Care is recruiting a Bank Porter & Driver to support the hospital’s safe and efficient day‑to‑day operations, transporting patients and items across wards and departments.

You will drive hospital vehicles, assist with equipment movements, and ensure care teams have timely access to essential supplies while maintaining patient dignity and infection prevention standards. Flexible day/night bank shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Full, clean UK driving licence required.
• Enhanced DBS certificate required.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Good level of physical fitness for manual handling duties.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, theatres, outpatient clinics and diagnostic departments.
• Provide courteous, compassionate and reassuring service to patients and visitors.
• Drive hospital vehicles to collect and deliver equipment, medical supplies, specimens and documents.
• Complete external collections and deliveries securely and confidentially.
• Assist with movement, delivery and storage of medical equipment, furniture and supplies.
• Prepare clinical areas by moving equipment as requested.
• Respond promptly to porter requests from clinical and non-clinical departments.
• Ensure hospital vehicles are clean and roadworthy; report maintenance issues.
• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks before use.
• Support waste disposal and linen movements per infection prevention procedures.
• Follow all manual handling, health and safety policies and infection control procedures.
• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.
• Report incidents, accidents, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.
• Work flexibly across day, evening and night shifts as required.
• Assist colleagues during busy periods to maintain patient service.
• Accurately complete documentation related to deliveries and transport activities.

Skills

Driving licence

DBS check

Communication

Punctuality

Manual handling

Teamwork

Job description

Bank Porter & Driver

As a Bank Porter & Driver, you will be responsible for supporting the efficient day-to-day running of the hospital by providing a safe, reliable and professional porter and transport service. Working as part of the wider hospital team, you will help ensure patients, clinicians and departments receive the support they need to deliver outstanding care.

Key responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, theatres, outpatient clinics and diagnostic departments.


• Provide a courteous, compassionate and reassuring service to patients and visitors at all times.


• Drive hospital vehicles to collect and deliver equipment, medical supplies, specimens, documents and other essential items.


• Complete external collections and deliveries as required, ensuring items are transported securely and confidentially.


• Assist with the movement, delivery and storage of medical equipment, furniture and supplies throughout the hospital.


• Prepare clinical areas and treatment rooms by moving equipment as requested.


• Respond promptly to porter requests from clinical and non-clinical departments.


• Ensure hospital vehicles are kept clean, roadworthy and report any maintenance issues immediately.


• Carry out daily vehicle safety checks before use.


• Support with waste disposal and linen movements in accordance with infection prevention procedures.


• Follow all manual handling, health and safety and infection control policies.


• Maintain patient dignity, privacy and confidentiality at all times.


• Report incidents, accidents, hazards or maintenance issues promptly.


• Work flexibly across day, evening and night shifts as required.


• Assist colleagues across departments during busy periods to maintain excellent patient service.


• Accurately complete any documentation relating to deliveries, collections and transport activities.

Essential Requirements

• Full, clean UK driving licence.


• Enhanced DBS certificate.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.


• Good level of physical fitness, with the ability to undertake manual handling duties.


• Flexible approach to working bank shifts, including nights and weekends where required.

Desirable

• Previous experience as a Porter, Driver, Hospital Porter, Healthcare Assistant or in a customer-facing role.


• Knowledge of health and safety, infection prevention or manual handling procedures.


• Experience working within a healthcare or hospital environment.

What We Offer

• £14.00 per hour for day shifts.


• £16.80 per hour for night shifts (7:00pm7:00am).


• Flexible bank working to fit around your availability.


• Free onsite parking.


• Supportive and welcoming team environment.


• Opportunity to gain experience within a modern private hospital.


• Ongoing training and development opportunities.

Safeguarding Optimised Care is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults.

All successful applicants will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced DBS check, right to work verification and satisfactory employment references.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.