Porter (Bank)

Circle Health Group Limited (Weekly Payroll); United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Porter to join their team at a leading hospital. This role involves providing essential support across various departments, ensuring the highest levels of service to patients and staff alike. You will work flexible shifts, engaging directly with patients and assisting with the movement of goods and equipment. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a team that has been recognized for excellence in healthcare, where your contributions will directly impact patient care and hospital efficiency. Join a supportive environment that values its staff and fosters professional growth.

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English at grades A to C or equivalent required.
• Proficient in PC use and customer-facing experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide porter services to support clinical and non-clinical operations.
• Respond to operational needs and undertake general tasks as required.

Skills

Maths GCSE

English GCSE

PC Proficiency

Customer Service

Portering Experience

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Tools

PC Software

Job description

time left to apply End Date: April 6, 2025 (11 days left to apply)

job requisition id JR102795

Porter (Bank)
The Highfield Hospital
Bank Shifts
Salary: £11.44 per hour

The Highfield Hospital has recently been awarded OUTSTANDING by the CQC.

The Highfield Hospital in Rochdale 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.

Circle Health Group is proud to be recognised as one of the UK’s top 5 best big companies to work for as well as top 5 to work for in the health and social care sector.

We have an opportunity for a Porter to join their team of staff in the Portering department. You will be required to work across 7 days between the hours of 6am and 10pm.

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.

Applicants should meet the following criteria:

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

Duties of this role include:

• Porter services play a key role in underpinning clinical and non-clinical services, providing an effective and efficient service for the entire hospital. Porters are required to provide the highest levels of service excellence to the patients and departments they support on a daily basis.
• Porters must be able to respond positively to the operational needs of the Hospital at all times, accepting deployment in various facilities and areas when required to do so. Varying shifts and work routines are a core element of this role.
• 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.

Salary & Benefits:

Circle Health Group Healthcare 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”