Porter (Bank)

The Priory Hospital; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in independent healthcare is looking for a dedicated Porter to join their team. This role involves supporting the hospital by ensuring the smooth movement of patients and goods, while maintaining a high standard of customer service. Ideal candidates will have front-line experience and a passion for helping others. Join a dynamic team that values your contributions and offers a competitive hourly rate. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a supportive environment where you can make a real difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience in customer service roles, ideally in healthcare or hospitality.
• Basic math and English skills at GCSE level or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Assist with patient and equipment movement within the hospital.
• Provide information and escort patients to various hospital areas.
• Ensure security and compliance with hospital protocols.

Skills

Front line customer facing experience

Previous portering experience

Proficiency in the use of a PC

Education

Maths GCSE

English GCSE

Job description

Overview

Porter (Bank)

Thornbury Hospital

Bank Shifts

Salary: £12.21 per hour

Thornbury Hospital in Sheffield 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.
  
  

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”