Porter (Bank)

The Priory Hospital; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Porter to join their team. This role involves supporting patient care by assisting with the movement of patients, equipment, and goods throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have front-line customer service experience and a commitment to maintaining patient dignity and comfort. This position offers flexibility as it operates on a bank shift basis, allowing you to work as needed during busy periods or staff absences. Join a supportive environment that values its staff and provides opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer-facing roles is essential.
• Previous portering experience in healthcare or hospitality is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient, equipment, and goods movement.
• Provide security and ensure patient comfort and dignity.

Skills

Customer Service

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Maths GCSE

English GCSE

Tools

PC Software

Job description

Overview

Porter (Bank)
The Saxon Clinic
Bank Shifts
Salary: £12.21 per hour

The Saxon Clinic in Milton Keynes is part of Circle Health Group, Britain's leading provider of independent healthcare with a nationwide network of hospitals & clinics, performing more complex surgery than any other private healthcare provider in the country.

We have an opportunity for a Porter to join their team of staff in the Portering department. This is a bank role working on an “as and when required” basis, you will be required to supplement staffing levels during busy periods and provide cover for existing staff in times of annual leave or absence.

Duties Of This Role Include

• Undertake a range of general and ad hoc tasks on a day-to-day basis to meet the requirements of the site such as patient, equipment, and goods (e.g., pharmacy goods) movement.
• Explain hospital facilities and services to patients and family members when escorting people to rooms or other hospital areas.
• Provide a courteous service to internal and external customers.
• Ensure patient comfort and dignity are always maintained.
• Provide security for the facility as required within each specific hospital, ensuring compliance of security processes and external patrols are covered as appropriate to the hospital.
• Comply with all relevant mandatory training.

Applicants Should Meet The Following Criteria

• Front line customer facing experience.
• Previous portering experience in a healthcare, hotel or hospitality setting would be beneficial.
• Maths, English GCSE at grades A to C or equivalent functional skills level 2 evidence.
• Proficiency in the use of a PC, including the use of software and systems.
• Driving license essential.

Salary & Benefits

Circle Health Group offers a competitive hourly rate.

“Our culture is a result of the way our people live and breathe our philosophy, which combines our purpose, principles and values.

To find out more about the Circle Health Group Philosophy: https://careers.circlehealthgroup.co.uk/why-circle/our-philosophy”