Days of Working: Monday - Friday, Shift is Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00
We are seeking a reliable and compassionate Patient Services Assistant / Porter to support the safe and efficient movement of patients, equipment, linen, and clinical materials across our healthcare facilities. This is a vital frontline role, contributing directly to patient care, infection prevention, and the smooth day-to-day operation of wards, theatres, and departments. You’ll work closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, ensuring services are delivered safely, respectfully, and in line with health and safety requirements.
As part of your role, your key responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
- To transfer patients in a safe and appropriate manner to and from the wards, theatres and departments via means of walking, wheelchair, stretcher and beds.
- To help distribute drugs from pharmacy to wards/departments.
- Remove equipment from wards/departments as required.
- Removal of clinical and nonclinical waste and laundry from all areas as required.
- To accept linen deliveries, check and store correctly in designated areas. Stamp linen as requested by the Domestic services Manager. Prepare linen trolleys for delivery to all areas as per agreed stock levels.
The ideal candidate should meet the following criteria:
- Must have Right to Work in the UK.
- An enhanced DBS will be completed for the successful candidate.
- Basic literacy skills.
- Manual handling training.
- COSHH awareness.
- Medical gas safety experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.