Porter – Hereford County Hospital Salary: £12.92 per hour Hours: 37.5 per week, 5 over 7 Location: Hereford County Hospital Function: Portering Services / Logistics About the Role We’relooking for a reliable, compassionate and proactive Porter to join the team atHereford County Hospital. You’ll play a vital role in keeping the hospitalrunning smoothly by ensuring the safe movement of patients, equipment, medicalgases, specimens, and essential supplies across all clinical areas. This is a hands‑on, fast‑paced role where your professionalism, empathy and ability to follow procedures make a real difference every day. What You’ll Be Doing Safely transporting patients between wards, departments and theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds Supporting emergency responses including fast bleep, resus calls and urgent transfers Handling blood products and specimens using the hospital’s tracking systems Moving patient records, notes, x‑rays and essential clinical items Replacing and transporting medical gas cylinders and restocking oxygen banks Assisting with the respectful transfer of deceased patients to the mortuary Delivering pharmacy items, equipment, linen and waste as required Providing clear directions and excellent customer care to patients, visitors and staff Maintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and professionalism at all times What We’re Looking For Manual Handling training (or willingness to complete) Empathy, patience and a caring approach Ability to follow instructions and work safely Strong communication and customer service skills High standards of personal hygiene Ability to stay calm in challenging or emotional situations Basic literacy skills A flexible, positive work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a team What We Offer Workingat Sodexo is more than just a job — it’s a chance to make a real differenceevery day. We provide: Mental health and wellbeing resources Employee Assistance Programme (including financial and legal support) Free 24/7 virtual GP and wellbeing app Discounts on major high-street brands Financial wellbeing tools and salary finance options Pension scheme and life insurance Full training, uniform, and PPE provided Learning and development opportunities Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities A supportive and inclusive team environment About Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for 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 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety ofexperiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees toget involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents &Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations andOrigins. We’re a DisabilityConfident Leader employer.We’re committed to changing attitudes towardsdisability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil theiraspirations.We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidateswith disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job. Click here to readmore about what we do to promote an inclusive culture. Sodexo Disability,Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.