Overview
Porter at Sodexo – Hereford County Hospital
Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.
What You’ll Do
* Guide patients, visitors, and staff to the correct hospital locations
* Handle waste collection and recycling while maintaining health and safety standards
* Follow all relevant policies, procedures, and management systems
* Safely transport patients between wards using appropriate equipment and care
* Deliver specimens, samples, and blood products securely across departments
* Support with respectful transfer of deceased patients
* Provide additional porter services such as mail delivery, pharmacy runs, moving furniture, and transporting records or stock
What You Bring
* Physical stamina and ability to walk or stand for extended periods
* Awareness of health and safety practices in a hospital setting
* Calmness under pressure and adaptability to changing tasks
* A strong team ethic with the ability to work independently when needed
* An understanding of confidentiality, emotional resilience, and sensitivity in difficult situations
* Excellent communication and listening skills
* A helpful, patient-focused attitude and commitment to delivering excellent customer care
What We Offer
* 37.5 hours per week with a varying shift pattern
* £13.13 per hour + any enhancements
* 27 days Holiday
* Parking / Meals / Uniform / Blue Light Card / Perks
* Full training and protective uniform provided
* Opportunities to gain experience through learning and development
* Cycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunities
* Flexible working and a dynamic team environment
* Competitive pay
About Sodexo
At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. We operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are an inclusive employer and value diverse experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage involvement with Employee Networks and initiatives. We are a Disability Confident Leader employer and run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.
Attachments
* UK Rewards and Benefits Guide. 2025.pdf
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