Job Description
Porter | Facilities | Private Hospital | Spire Cardiff Hospital | Permanent | Part Time | 22.5 hours per week | Nights Only | Cardiff
Spire Cardiff Hospital is looking for an experienced and motivated Porter to join our dedicated Facilities team. This role is essential in helping us deliver the highest standards of patient care and ensuring our hospital runs smoothly, safely and efficiently. This role is to cover night shifts only.
About The Role
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.
Duties And Responsibilities
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
Who We're Looking For
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
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
'Spire for you' reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
Free Bupa wellness screening
Private medical insurance
Life assurance
Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward
Our Values
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.
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent healthcare group in the United Kingdom, running 38 hospitals and over 50 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland. It provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care, operates a network of private GPs and provides workplace health services to over 800 corporate clients. It also delivers a range of private and NHS mental health, musculoskeletal and dermatological services.
Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it's their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.
Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.