Porter

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST

Porter

£23615

UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL SOUTHAMPTON NHS FOUNDATION TRUST, Bedford Place, City of Southampton

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 5 days ago, 26 Sep | Get your application in now to be included in the first week's applications.

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: c3c81344bbe54bdea0f9c1e2b5ac5ebe

Full Job Description

The Portering department is an essential part of the hospital as it is responsible for the movement of patients and other items around the Trust to ensure the hospital runs smoothly every day of the week.
A hospital porter moves patients, equipment and numerous other medical paraphernalia between the various areas of the hospital. Hospital Porters are essential in maintaining the smooth running of the hospital. A significant aspect of this job is patient care. They transfer patients to and from various locations, such as from the ward to the x-ray department., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.
Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.