Porter - Chorley Hospital

Lancashire Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chorley; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Porter to support the day-to-day operations of the hospital. You will assist patients with transportation within the hospital and engage in various duties including sample collection, linen transportation, and security support. This is a rewarding role where you can make a significant impact on patient experiences. Ideal candidates will demonstrate professionalism and flexibility. Full training will be provided.

Benefits

Development opportunities

Skill development

Career progression

Qualifications

• Consistently high standard of professionalism required.
• Flexible in approach to workload management.
• Ability to use initiative to resolve problems.

Responsibilities

• Support patients moving to different parts of the hospital.
• Carry out general Portering duties and assist with driving requests.
• Assist with security issues as required.

Skills

Professionalism

Flexibility

Initiative

Job description

Overview

So many people want to join us to work as a Porter. As a porter, you play such an invaluable role supporting the day to day running of our hospital. You will help directly with supporting patients moving to different parts of the hospital, often when they are at their most vulnerable. Your reassuring and friendly demeanour can really make a difference to the patient experience.

It’s not simply transporting patients between different wards and departments; it also includes a variety of other duties such as sample collection, the transportation of linen, removal of domestic and clinical waste, postal services, security duties and driving duties. It’s a busy and active role and extremely satisfying and fulfilling. We are a 24/7, 365 days a year service, completing up to 15,000 tasks a month. You will join a dedicated and professional Portering team that work hard together to deliver an efficient service that we are extremely proud of.

Responsibilities

• Support patients moving to different parts of the hospital, often when they are at their most vulnerable.
• Carry out all general Portering duties, and occasional ad hoc driving requests.
• Assist with security issues as required.
• Sample collection, transportation of linen, removal of domestic and clinical waste, and postal services.
• Support wards and departments within the Trust as part of a front-line portering service.

Requirements and Qualities

You will demonstrate a consistently high standard of professionalism, be flexible in approach, and able to use your own initiative to plan workload and resolve problems.

Working with us gives you the knowledge and sense of pride that every activity you do genuinely makes a difference to support our patients and staff, ensuring we keep thriving and delivering outstanding healthcare across our local area.

Benefits and Culture

You’ll have access to varied development opportunities, learn new skills, meet great people, and build your career path through experience in a hospital setting and interactions with colleagues from different roles.