Hospital Porter

Porter | Spire Murrayfield Hospital - Edinburgh | Permanent

Spire Murrayfield Hospital is looking for a Porter to assist with the general security of the hospital buildings and grounds, on a permanent basis.

Please only apply if you have a full clean UK driving license.

Duties included in this role:
- Transfer, transport and guide patients safely around the hospital, as required, in a caring, sympathetic and professional manner
- Collect and deliver clean and dirty linen
- Collect and dispose of refuse domestic and clinical waste and recycling (with appropriate training)
- Assist with the general security of the hospital buildings and associated grounds
- Arrange furniture and equipment
- Undertake reception/switchboard duties as required
- Ensure the maintenance of good working relationships, communications and team work in the hospital and within the department
- Assist with administrative tasks where required for example answering the telephone, helping prepare medical records etc
- Carry out any other duty that reasonably falls within the general nature and level of responsibility of the post

The ideal candidate will have:
- 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, clean driving licence is essential

Benefits

We offer employed colleagues 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 outpatient care.

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

Closing date: In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.