Porter - Bank

Lancsteachinghospitals; Chorley; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading healthcare organization as a Porter, playing a vital role in supporting daily operations across multiple hospital sites. This full-time entry-level position involves patient transfers, security duties, and various logistical tasks, contributing to a service that operates around the clock. Ideal for individuals seeking a fulfilling role in the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Entry-level position requiring professionalism and flexibility.
• Ability to manage workload with initiative.

Responsibilities

• Support patient transfers and general portering duties.
• Assist with security and ad hoc driving requests.
• Maintain professionalism and flexibility in workload management.

Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Join to apply for the Porter - Bank role at Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Job Overview

As a Porter, you play an invaluable role supporting the daily operations of our hospital. Your responsibilities include supporting patients during transfers, collecting samples, transporting linen, removing waste, postal services, security duties, and driving tasks. This busy, active role is both satisfying and fulfilling, contributing to a service that operates 24/7, completing up to 15,000 tasks monthly.

Responsibilities

1. Support patient transfers and general portering duties
2. Assist with security and ad hoc driving requests
3. Maintain professionalism, flexibility, and initiative in workload management

Team and Environment

Join a dedicated team working across multiple hospital sites, including Royal Preston and Chorley and South Ribble Hospital, serving over 1.5 million people. Lancashire Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust values diversity, equality, and compassionate care.

Additional Information

• Seniority Level: Entry level
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Job Function: Other
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care

For more details or informal visits, contact: Beata Zygmunt, Assistant Portering Manager at [e-mail] or 01772 521667.