Hospital Porter

Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital are looking for a motivated Hospital Porter to join our established team. You would be working within the Porters department to ensure a high quality service is provided to meet the expectations of the internal and external customer,using excellent communication skills and a positive approach to customer care.

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to consultants who are experts in their field and can provide you with personalisedtreatments, all in a safe environment.

**Duties and responsibilities**
- Move beds with patients to and from the Wards and Theatres
- Move furniture and other items within the hospital as required, and assist with the unloading of heavy deliveries.
- Assist with the delivery and collection of medical gases, change them over in the manifold room when required, and liaise with Pharmacy department regarding stock.
- Remove clinical and general waste from all areas and dispose or store appropriately.
- Operationally maintain the Medical Gas System and rotate cylinder stock.
- Retrieval and delivery of Medical Records.
- To collect and transport equipment to and from Spire Cambridge Lea
- To collect and transport bloods and specimens to and from the Pathology Laboratory, and between other external associated sites, following due safety processes.
- To collect and transport mail, notes, equipment and any other requested items between Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, and other external associated sites.
- Keep car park and grounds clear of litter and properly swept, particularly around the main entrance.

**Who we're looking for**
- Hold a full UK driving license.
- Experience in a customer facing environment/role
- Excellent communication and social skills and an open, friendly nature.
- Able to lift heavy items and manoeuvre patient beds/trolleys.

**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

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 outpatientcare.

**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 setsSpire Healthcare apart.**

**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 carepossible. 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 andemployee development.

**About the Team**

At Spire Cambridge Lea Hospital, we provide comprehensive diagnostic services and treatments in a comfortable and relaxed private hospital environment. You can get fast access to consultants who are experts in their field and can provide you with personalisedtreatments, all in a safe environment.