Are you innovative and forward thinking? Are you looking to join a collaborative team that helps keep our hospitals running smoothly? Are you interested in a hands on job? Join the team at the largest University Hospital in the South West, where our people and patients are at the heart of everything!
Shift Pattern
* Sat – Sun 22:00 – 06:00 – 12 hours a week
* Mon – Fri 07:00 – 15:00 – 37.5 hours a week
Responsibilities
* Providing a Portering and messenger service including the transfer of patients and visitors between wards and departments.
* Collecting and delivering a range of goods including drugs, bloods, furniture, case notes, specimens, x‑rays and medical gas cylinders.
* Collecting and delivering mail.
* Loading and unloading hospital deliveries.
* Transferring furniture and other portable equipment and machinery.
* Maintaining confidentiality and attending trust training.
* Responding to emergency bleeps including cardiac arrest, fire, and major trauma.
* Movement of waste (clinical & non‑clinical) across the hospital to waste compound.
Qualifications
* Excellent communication skills.
* Ability to work as part of a team.
* Pleasant and friendly personality.
* Ability to use your own initiative.
* Understanding of the need to deal with patients, parents and staff in a helpful and supportive manner.
Benefits
* Competitive pay.
* Access to the NHS pension scheme.
* Paid annual leave, maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria).
* Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships.
* Industry leading discount schemes at local and national outlets, including insurance, holidays and shopping.
Please note - the advert normally closes early due to a high volume of applications.
This advert closes on Sunday 19 Oct 2025.
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