Description
Porter
Oaks Hospital, Colchester
Part-Time, Hours
Shift pattern: 3 days per week (Friday-Sunday), shifts between 6:30am and 8:30pm
Where you’ll be based
Oaks Hospital is part of Ramsay Health Care UK, one of the leading independent healthcare providers in the country. We are committed to delivering outstanding patient care in a safe, supportive environment.
Located conveniently on the outskirts of Colchester, the hospital opened on this site in 1994, with plenty of free parking for patients.
The role:
We have a great opportunity for a Porter to join our team at Oaks Hospital. You will be an integral part of a team who are committed to delivering the highest quality clinical outcomes in a supported environment, where you will be valued for your skills and expertise.
With a strong focus on customer service our team of Porters provide a vital service in our hospital. Although escorting patients in a safe and friendly manner is a key function of the role you will also be required to provide general porter services to all hospital departments. Duties will include management of waste, transit of blood and specimens, changing and handling of gas cylinders and manual handling of equipment.
What you’ll bring with you:
1. A valid driver’s licence is essential for this role
2. Ability to work under your own initiative or as part of a small team
3. Work within a challenging environment
4. Bring a ‘can do’ approach to the team
5. A flexible and positive attitude
6. Have good communication skills
7. Excellent customer service experience
Benefits:
8. 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
9. Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
10. Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
11. Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
12. Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
13. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
14. Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
15. Free Parking on site
16. Subsidised staff restaurant
17. Concerts for Carers
18. Employee Assistance Programme
19. Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
20. The Blue Light Card Scheme