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Job Summary
As a porter, you will be responsible for moving patients, medical equipment, medical notes, and other items around our hospital.
This role can be physically demanding but also highly rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference in patient experience. The tasks vary daily, providing a dynamic work environment.
Please note: This is a physical role requiring manual handling.
Previous applicants within the past 6 months need not apply.
* Salary: £13.85 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT under Agenda For Change; terms & conditions vary.
Main duties of the job:
We seek caring, customer-focused individuals to be the face of our portering team. We provide training in all areas necessary for the role and support staff development.
We operate 24/7 with various shift patterns available.
Interviews will be held in Epsom - dates TBC
About Us:
Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people across southwest London and northeast Surrey, including specialist services like renal and neonatal intensive care.
Our area is diverse, covering urban and rural communities, with varying socio-economic backgrounds. We work closely with NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton to deliver excellent care.
The Trust employs about 5,000 staff and is supported by over 500 volunteers.
Date posted: 15 April 2025
Pay scheme: Other
Salary: £13.85/hour (not under Agenda for Change)
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible
Location: Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG
Job responsibilities:
Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for detailed information. Ensure your application addresses these documents.
Please note: This is a physical role requiring manual handling.
Qualifications:
* Essential: Numeracy and Literacy, Customer care focus, Physical fitness
* Desirable: BICSc Qualification/NVQ or equivalent, Infection Prevention and Control
Experience:
* Essential: Flexibility, NHS Values
* Desirable: Previous portering experience
Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.
Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust
Website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us
Additional details:
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Industry: Hospitals and Health Care
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