Job Description
Porter
Oaks Hospital, Colchester
Full-Time, 37.5 Hours
Shift pattern: 5 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:
* A valid driver's licence is essential for this role
* Ability to work under your own initiative or as part of a small team
* Work within a challenging environment
* Bring a 'can do' approach to the team
* A flexible and positive attitude
* Have good communication skills
* Excellent customer service experience
Benefits:
* 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays (pro-rata)
* Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options
* Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period
* Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies
* Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants
* Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary
* Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy
* Free Parking on site
* Subsidised staff restaurant
* Concerts for Carers
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords
* The Blue Light Card Scheme
About us:
Ramsay Health Care UK is a well-established global hospital group with over 60 years' experience. We are a global provider operating in 11 countries with 77,000 staff who treat 8 million patients each year. It is well respected within the healthcare industry and is one of the leading providers of independent hospital services in England. We are well known for our strong, long-standing relationship with the NHS.
We love people with a positive, "can do" attitude who want to make a difference in their work. "Our employees are Ramsay." The skills and commitment of our employees forms the basis for our success.
We know our people are our greatest asset, our business is growing and we would like you to join us. "The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that people – staff and doctors – are Ramsay Health Care's most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud of our 'Speak Up for Safety' programme and ensure that the patient is at the heart of everything we do. Join us and have more 'Time to Care'.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all.
We value your application and welcome any questions you may have prior to applying. Please be advised that we reserve the right to close our advertisements prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.
We care.
It's more than what we do, it's who we are. Everything we do is about striving to deliver the best care. And it's a belief that's as true today as it was when we welcomed our first patients in 1964.
"The Ramsay Way" culture recognises that our people are our most important asset and this has been key to our ongoing success.
We are proud to support the UK's Armed Forces and Reservists and have already achieved the Silver Award as part of the MOD's Armed Forces Covenant Employer Recognition Scheme. The scheme recognises employers who actively support Defence while encouraging other organisations to adopt the same behaviours in their workplace. As a company we are committed to supporting the wider Armed Forces community and this includes our staff as well as our patients.
We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to background and DBS checks.