Bank Porter

Spire Healthcare, Bristol | Bank Porter | Private Hospital | Flexible Working

Spire Bristol Hospital has an exciting opportunity for a Hospital Porter to join our dynamic and experienced Porting team on the staffing bank. This role is for someone looking for flexible working shifts available to cover holidays and sickness.

As a Porter, you will provide vital support across the hospital, including the safe movement of patients, equipment and supplies. You will work as part of a close-knit team, covering a range of shifts including days, afternoons and nights.

• To transfer and guide patients safely around the hospital, as required, in a caring, sympathetic and professional manner
• Move clinical equipment, medical supplies, goods and other items as required
• Responsible for the safe management of the collection and disposal of waste, both domestic and clinical in line with corporate and hospital policy WM01
• Support clinical teams by maintaining a clean, safe and organised environment
• Respond promptly to portering requests and prioritise tasks effectively
• Deliver excellent customer service to patients, visitors and colleagues
• Uphold safety, infection‑control and patient‑handling standards
• Report any maintenance issues to the Maintenance department
• Complete additional portering and facilities tasks to support smooth running of the hospital

• Experience of working in a similar role and delivering frontline customer service
• Good communication and organisational skills
• Excellent customer care skills
• Ability to work without supervision
• Caring and sympathetic
• Ability to work evenings, nights and weekends
• Due to the physical demands of the role, including moving equipment and assisting with patient transport, you will need to be able to perform these essential duties safely

Working Hours:

Shifts will be a variety 0600 - 1400, 1300 - 2100 and

Contract:

Bank

• Bank colleagues are paid weekly
• We offer competitive rates to our bank colleagues who work on a flexible basis, often to cover busy periods, sickness, or annual leave
• Access to Spire Healthcare pension
• Access to Blue Light Card discounts
• Free uniform
• Free DBS
• Full induction, including mandatory training updates
• Opportunities for further training and progression into permanent posts
• Knowledge, support and guidance through your recruitment journey from Spire’s specialist Resourcing Team

We commit to our employees well‑being through work life balance, on‑going development, support and reward

We are extremely proud of our heritage in private healthcare and of our values as an organisation:

• Driving clinical excellence
• Doing the right thing
• Caring is our passion
• Keeping it simple
• Delivering on our promises
• Succeeding and celebrating together

We commit to our employees’ well‑being through work life balance, on‑going development, support and reward.

For further information about this role please contact Alison Roberts on aliso

We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so early applications are encouraged.