Porter, Healthcare

Job Description Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

37.5 Hours a Week / Any 5 days out of 7 £ 12.51 per hour Uniform Provided / Access to Blue Light Card / Sodexo Benefits 27 days Holiday per year Location is Hereford County Hospital Check your local transport linkshere:
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  Please take the time to read the attached job description Job Introduction Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.

As a Porter at Sodexo in Hereford County Hospital, you’ll be an essential part of the hospital’s daily operations

• safely moving patients, vital equipment, and medical supplies throughout the site.
  
  With professionalism and a friendly approach, you’ll help reduce the stress of hospital visits for patients, staff, and visitors alike.

What you’ll do:

Guide patients, visitors, and staff to the correct hospital locations Handle waste collection and recycling while maintaining health and safety standards Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and management systems Safely transport patients between wards using appropriate equipment and care Deliver specimens, samples, and blood products securely across departments Support with respectful transfer of deceased patients Provide additional porter services such as mail delivery, pharmacy runs, moving furniture, and transporting records or stock

What you bring:

Physical stamina and ability to walk or stand for extended periods Awareness of health and safety practices in a hospital setting Calmness under pressure and adaptability to changing tasks A strong team ethic with the ability to work independently when needed An understanding of confidentiality, emotional resilience, and sensitivity in difficult situations Excellent communication and listening skills A helpful, patient-focused attitude and commitment to delivering excellent customer care

What we offer:

Working at Sodexo isn’t just a job

• it’s a chance tomake a difference every day.

You'll be part of a supportive team, act with purpose, and thrive in a role where your work matters.

We also offer a range ofbenefits to support you and your loved ones:
Mental health and wellbeing resources Employee Assistance Programme (including financial/legal advice & personal support) Free health & wellbeing app with 24/7 virtual GP access Discounts on high street brands for you and your family Salary finance tools and financial wellbeing resources Retirement savings plan and life insurance Full training and protective uniform provided.

Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development.

Cycle to Work scheme & volunteering opportunities.

Flexible working and a dynamic team environment Competitive pay Ready to be part of something greater?

Apply now andbring your energy, purpose, and passion to Sodexo.

We may close this advert early if wereceive a high number of applications

• so don’t wait About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every dayfor everyone to build a better life for all.
  
  As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food andFM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.

We are committed to being an inclusive employer.

Weare a forces friendly employer.

We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities.

We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.

We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer.

We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have thechance to fulfil their aspirations.

We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet theminimum selection criteria for the job.

Click here to read more about what we do topromote an inclusive culture.

Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together,Generations and Origins.

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