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On-site in Peterborough·Full-time·Added yesterday (last checked 3 Nov)
Compass Group UK & Ireland
1288 open roles
Our summary
- Salary
- £12.92 an hour
- Contract
- Full-time
- Closing date
- Apply by Wednesday 2 December
Skills
Nice to have
Compass Group UK & Ireland is hiring for this role in several places. This vacancy is in Peterborough.
Requirements
What we're looking for
- Be physically fit and able to lift and push equipment
- Be compassionate and caring, with strong communication skills
- Be confident working in a hospital, aware that at times you'll meet patients who are very unwell or distressed
- Take pride in a clean and safe environment
- Understand that this position is subject to a Disclosure & Barring Service check, with costs met by the employer
Nice to have
- Hold a full UK driving licence, which is desirable but not essential
Pay & benefits
What you'll get
£12.92 per hour
Contract: Full Time
The role
We're currently recruiting a Porter to join Healthcare on a full time basis, contracted to 35 hours per week, providing relief cover.
What you'll do
You'll play a vital part in keeping the hospital moving, caring for patients as you go and making sure people, equipment and samples get where they need to be.
- Assisting patients with mobility and transporting them safely around the hospital, including transporting the deceased to the mortuary
- Moving equipment, supplies, blood samples, specimens, medication and medical records around the hospital
- Following strict infection control procedures to keep patients and staff safe
- Disposing of waste correctly, in line with waste management procedures
- Responding promptly in emergency situations to support hospital staff
- Helping patients, visitors and hospital staff in a friendly, helpful way
What we offer
We ensure you're rewarded for all your hard work, which is why we offer a comprehensive benefits package:
- Aviva Digicare - Free annual healthcare check
- Employee Assistance Programme - Mental health support, offering confidential advice and resources to help you navigate personal and professional challenges
- Perks at Work - Access to exclusive benefits and wellbeing resources
- Career training & development opportunities - Including Apprenticeships and Career Pathways
- Earn up to £500 when you refer a friend
- Comprehensive pension scheme and life assurance
About you
If you're ready to make a real difference to patients, visitors and hospital staff, apply to join Medirest today.
Job Reference: com/0211/76523002/52843857/BU #LI-DNP #Medirest
Compass Group UK&I is committed to fostering an environment where every individual can truly be themselves at work and has equal opportunities to advance in their careers. We strive to build a culture that respects and celebrates the unique talents, beliefs, backgrounds, and abilities of all our team members. We want our colleagues to feel valued, empowered to reach their full potential, and to thrive - because diversity is our strength!
About Compass Group UK & Ireland
- Industry
- Food and Support Services
In their own words
About the company & team
Part of Compass Group UK&I, Medirest is the specialist healthcare operating company of Compass Group UK & Ireland, providing a full range of hotel services, including staff, patient and visitor catering, domestics, portering, security and reception, at over 130 NHS Trusts and private hospitals.
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