Theatre Porter

Bupa; City Of London; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading health insurer in London is seeking a Theatre Porter to assist with patient transport and safety in a hospital environment. The role includes responding to service requests, operating systems, and maintaining equipment. Candidates should have prior experience in healthcare portering and strong communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered, including flexibility and wellbeing programs.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus options to buy/sell

Bupa health insurance

Enhanced pension plan

Annual Health Services Bonus

Support with travel costs

Various online discounts

Qualifications

• Experience as a porter in a healthcare setting, ideally in a theatre environment.
• Physically capable of lifting and moving heavy items.
• Clear spoken English communication skills.
• Basic information and technology skills.
• Understanding of Health and Safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for Theatre Portering services.
• Escort patients to and from the Theatre department.
• Assist with positioning and transferring patients in the theatre.
• Transport and handle equipment in accordance with safety guidelines.
• Maintain effective logs and report movements.

Skills

Experience as a porter in healthcare

Physical capability to lift heavy items

Effective spoken English communication

Basic IT skills

Good telephone manner

Understanding of Health and Safety protocols

Organizational skills

Timekeeping

Empathy with patients

Ability to work under pressure

Job description

Overview

Theatre Porter – Cromwell Hospital, London SW5 0TU

Permanent, full time – 37.5 hours per week. Shifts are Monday to Sunday with a variety of shift patterns between 7:00 and 21:00. Overtime available as on-call hours. Competitive salary + fantastic benefits.

We make health happen. Working in our UK support functions you’ll play a key part in helping our customer facing colleagues deliver exceptional standards of customer service and patient care. You’ll have an opportunity to do work that matters and make a difference to the lives of our customers each day.

You will respond to requests for Theatre Portering services, operate systems and maintain logs and reports, follow processes and procedures, and help ensure the safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors. You will interact with patients, consultants, staff and visitors in a way that aligns with Cromwell Hospital’s Service Vision “Every Patient is a VIP”.

Responsibilities

• Respond to requests for Theatre Portering services and maintain accurate logs and reports.
• Operate systems and follow established processes and procedures to support safety and welfare of staff, patients and visitors.
• Escort patients to and from the Theatre department and other hospital departments.
• Assist with positioning and transferring patients within the theatre, following required training and risk assessment.
• Transport and handle equipment and materials in line with manual handling guidance.
• Maintain equipment and the condition of wheelchairs, trolleys and related portering equipment; participate in inspections of emergency and theatre equipment.
• Observe and report movement and access to restricted areas; comply with Health and Safety and Environmental safety requirements.
• Maintain effective logs and promote information flow within the Theatre portering team and the wider hospital to anticipate changing circumstances.
• Present for duty in a timely manner and maintain high professional standards in appearance and conduct.
• Participate in the change of medical gases as required and log cylinder changes.
• Support patient care, safety, and well-being through collaborative teamwork.

Key Skills / Qualifications

• Previous experience as a porter in a healthcare setting, ideally within a theatre environment
• Physical capability to lift and move heavy items as required
• Clear and effective spoken English communication skills
• Basic information and technology skills
• Good telephone manner
• Understanding of Health and Safety protocols and procedures
• Excellent organisational skills and attention to detail
• Good timekeeping
• Able to empathise with patients and demonstrate genuine care
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm

Benefits

Our benefits are designed to make health happen for our people. Viva is our global wellbeing programme and includes all aspects of our health – mental, physical, financial, social and environmental wellbeing. Flexible working and family-friendly benefits are provided.

• Equivalent to 25 days holiday per year, increasing with length of service, with option to buy or sell
• Bupa health insurance as a benefit in kind
• Enhanced pension plan and life insurance
• Annual Health Services Bonus Scheme
• Support with travel costs via a season ticket loan or cycle2work
• Various other benefits and online discounts

Why Bupa?

We’re a health insurer and provider. With no shareholders, our customers are our focus. Our people are driven by the same purpose – helping people live longer, healthier, happier lives and making a better world. We make health happen by being brave, caring and responsible in everything we do.

We encourage all of our people to “Be you at Bupa”, champion diversity, and understand the importance of representing the communities and customers we serve. We especially encourage applications from people with diverse backgrounds and experiences.

Bupa is a Level 2 Disability Confident Employer. We aim to offer an interview/assessment to every disabled applicant who meets the minimum criteria for the role. We’ll provide reasonable adjustments as part of our recruitment process to anyone who needs them.

All employees have a duty to ensure safeguarding of children, young people and adults at risk is prioritised and acted on appropriately.

Time Type: Full time

Job Area: Property & Facilities

Locations: Cromwell Hospital London