Porter Croydon, England
Job description
Role Responsibility:
Healthcare Porter
Salary: £11.95 per hour basic rate plus £1.20 enhancement per hour for unsocial hours worked
Working Hours: Permanent, Full-Time, 35 Hours per week
Location: Croydon University Hospital, CR7 7YE
At G4S Facilities Management we are passionate about the services we deliver and our facilities management professionals are at the heart of everything that we do.
We are looking to recruit a Porter. Porters are a key part of the team within our hospitals as they undertake the movement of patients, equipment, documentation and food.
Hourly rate of pay is £11.95, plus if applicable an additional £1.20 per hour for each contracted hour worked at weekends or at night between 22.00 - 06.00.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Transporting patients throughout the hospital; ensuring response times and standards are maintained throughout.
Delivering medical gas cylinders, equipment, stores furniture, pharmaceutical and pathology items.
Taking blood samples, specimens and medication around the hospital in a timely and pleasant manner.
To take linen, case notes and the removal and disposal of waste.
Receive, record and prioritise job requests in line with agreed procedures.
Able to work under pressure, individually and as part of a team with a flexible approach to meet the needs of the business.
The Ideal Candidate:
This is a full-time role based at Croydon University Hospital working 35 hours per week, over various shift patterns 5 days out of 7. This is a customer facing role so customer service experience would be key. We need someone with good communication skills, who will be empathetic towards patients and visitors. You will be required to carry heavy loads and spend a long amount of time on your feet. Manual Handling training would be an advantage, but is not essential.
Company Benefits:
Company pension scheme with employer contributions.
G4S Life Assurance Scheme.
Charity work- Match-IT and Payroll Giving.
Employee Assistance Programme Scheme
Discounts on high street shops and brands including several leading high street brands, retailers and travel suppliers.
Progression, training and development opportunities.
