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
Why join us?
At Ramsay Health Care UK, our people are at the heart of our success. Our benefits are designed to support your wellbeing, work-life balance and career development, because we’re people caring for people:
Health, Wellbeing & Financial Security
8. Private Medical Cover, with the option to add your partner and dependants
9. Discounted Bupa Dental Insurance
10. Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 your base salary
11. Private Pension, with Ramsay matching up to 5% after a qualifying period
12. Employee Assistance Programme
Work–Life Balance
13. 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell additional days
14. Flexible shift patterns, where possible
15. Family friendly policies including enhanced parental leave
16. Volunteer leave to support causes that matter to you
Career Development & Recognition
17. Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy to support your career development
18. Colleague recognition programme to celebrate our people
Lifestyle & Everyday Perks
19. Access to our benefits platform, offering a wide range of discounts
20. Cycle2Work scheme
21. Subsidised staff restaurant, where possible
22. Free parking on site, where possible