Head Porter

6 months ago


Edinburgh, United Kingdom Spire Healthcare Full time

**Head Porter | Spire Murrayfield Hospital - Edinburgh | Full time | Competitive Salary**

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is looking for a Head Porter to manage the portering department to ensure a high quality service is provided to meet the expectations of the internal and external customers. The Head Porter will have excellent communication skills and a positive approach to customer care. A high level of customer contact is a key part of the porter’s role, and a high level of professionalism and appearance is required at all times.

**_The shifts will be across various between 6am and 10pm in line with business needs. _**

**The duties will include**:

- Responsible for the day to day management of the portering department, taking ownership of the personnel of the team, including performance management, training, duty rosters, sickness recording, annual leave, weekly planning and Health & Safety
- To drive hospital van/vehicles as and when required, ensuring safe driving practices at all times. To ensure that all colleagues within the portering team have the correct driving license and checks in place before they are permitted to drive hospital vehicles
- Ensure operational maintenance of the Medical Gas System and that stock is rotated
- Organise collection of samples and drugs from clinical departments and deliver to appropriate areas or destination which may include locations external to Spire Edinburgh Hospitals
- To be the site Waste Lead and be responsible for control of general, clinical and cytotoxic waste in line with corporate and hospital policy
- Ensure safe collection and transportation of TC99 (radioactive material) in line with policy
- Maintain security of the hospital by ensuring that all portering staff are aware of their duties when it comes to securing and opening the building and all alarms are set when doing so
- Ensure that all portering colleagues are fully trained and that all training is kept up to date
- Maintain good working relationships within all hospital departments as well as offsite facilities
- Liaise with outside vendors in particular to waste/ gritting and collections of such items
- Day to day maintenance of the equipment provided, checking for faults and supply shortages and reporting them to the line manager
- Ensure departmental compliance with all Health and Safety at Work regulations including COSHH
- Whilst no formal qualifications are required excellent communication skills and presentation are essential.
- Ability to delivery excellent customer service
- Ability to work independently and priories according to various demands
- **A full UK drivers license is required for this role**

**Benefits**:
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:

- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Free Bupa wellness screening
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
- Save an average of £50 per month with our free onsite car park
- We commit to our employees well-being through work life balance, on-going development, support and reward.

Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.

Spire Healthcare are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive culture for all. Our people are our difference, it’s their dedication, warmth and pursuit of excellence that sets Spire Healthcare apart.

**_For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people. _**

About Us: Welcome to Spire Healthcare Careers - Here at Spire Healthcare, caring is our passion. We have been putting patients at the heart of everything we do for over 25 years. Everything we do works towards one vision; to provide the best care possible. We’re committed to looking after people, both patients and staff. Join us, and you’ll receive a warm welcome.

**Who are we?**:

- A profitable, successful business led by an experienced and stable senior management team, we provide the highest quality of care through the latest medical technology, new facilities, and a focus on inspiring leadership and employee development.

About the Team: Since 1984 Spire Edinburgh Hospitals have been delivering outstanding healthcare in the east of Scotland. We work with leading consultant physicians and surgeons to offer an extensive suite of services for diagnosing and treating a wide range of conditions.


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