Description
Spire Manchester Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Bank Porter to join our dynamic and experienced Portering team, working on an as and when basis to help cover sickness and annual leave.
The successful candidate will be responsible for providing the highest standards of personal service to patients and staff in all departments, and to provide a highly efficient and courteous portering and distribution service throughout the hospital.
Responsibilities:
- Transfer, transport, and guide patients safely around the hospital, as required, in a caring, sympathetic, and professional manner
- Assist in the safety of patients, staff, and consultants
- Collect and deliver clean and dirty linen
- Ensure the team's safe management of the collection and disposal of waste, both domestic and clinical
- Ensure compliance with all Health & Safety at Work Regulations
- Check and order medical gases in time for a safe continuation of service
- Keep the service corridor clear and tidy at all times
- Assist with the general security of the hospital and associated grounds and report any security problems to the Senior Management team
- Report any maintenance issues to the Maintenance department via Pirana
Requirements:
- No formal qualifications required, but ability to communicate with other members of staff and patients clearly
- Personal appearance must be of a high standard, expected in a professional healthcare environment
- Clean driving licence is essential
- Experience of delivering frontline customer service and working in a similar environment
- Good communication and organisational skills
- Excellent customer care skills
- Ability to work without supervision
- Full and current UK driving licence
- Ability to work evenings, nights, and weekends
Benefits:
- Competitive rates for bank colleagues working on a flexible basis
- Paid weekly
- Free onsite car park
- Access to Spire Healthcare pension
- Access to Blue Light Card
- Free uniform
- Free DBS
- Full induction, including mandatory training updates
- Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts