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Bank Hospital Porter

The Ramsay Woodland Hospital is a purpose built 39 bed hospital with an excellent reputation for the highest standards of care. We offer a wide range of surgical procedures together with extensive diagnostic and treatment facilities.

We are currently looking for a dynamic, self-motivated, computer literate person with good communication and interpersonal skills to work as Bank Porter on an as required basis providing cover for absence or establishment vacancies. You will have ideally worked in a similar Portering position previously, however full training will be given.

A Porter provides a valuable role within the Hospital, assisting the clinical teams with all aspects of providing a clean, safe and efficient environment for patients and staff alike.

The role is physically demanding and involves working with Waste removal, Medical gas bottle changing, Handling and placing deliveries, Movement of patient trolleys and beds, taking in Laundry deliveries and plenty of other varied manual handling duties for which full training will be provided. The role will require working on a rota basis across six days – Monday to Saturday.

The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate:

• Professional and confident IT skills
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Accuracy and reliability
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Initiative with a flexible and proactive approach to work

English and Mathematics are an essential part of the role as is a good standard of general education. Some knowledge of medical terminology would be beneficial, although training will be provided. You must have a keen eye for detail.

What we give back to you

• Competitive hourly rates plus enhancements
• Free DBS
• Contributory pension scheme
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Free parking and subsidised staff restaurant (subject to site facilities)
• Free uniform
• Access to Blue Light Card

About us

Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 50 years’ experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.

We love people with a positive, “can do” attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.

We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care’s most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are proud of our ‘Speak Up for Safety’ programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more ‘Time to Care’.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.

We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

We care. It’s more than what we do, it’s who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964. “The Ramsay Way” culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.

We are proud to support the UK’s Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD’s Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.

We are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of adults, children and young people at risk. We expect all employees to share this commitment and behave in a way that supports it. All successful candidates will be provided with safeguarding training appropriate to their role.