Porter

Porter - Hereford County HospitalSalary: £12.92 per hour Hours: 37.5 per week, 5 over 7Location: Hereford County HospitalFunction: Portering Services / LogisticsAbout the RoleWe'relooking for a reliable, compassionate and proactive Porter to join the team atHereford County Hospital. You'll play a vital role in keeping the hospitalrunning smoothly by ensuring the safe movement of patients, equipment, medicalgases, specimens, and essential supplies across all clinical areas.This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where your professionalism, empathy and ability to follow procedures make a real difference every day.What You'll Be DoingSafely transporting patients between wards, departments and theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and bedsSupporting emergency responses including fast bleep, resus calls and urgent transfersHandling blood products and specimens using the hospital's tracking systemsMoving patient records, notes, x-rays and essential clinical itemsReplacing and transporting

medical gas cylinders and restocking oxygen banksAssisting with the respectful transfer of deceased patients to the mortuaryDelivering pharmacy items, equipment, linen and waste as requiredProviding clear directions and excellent customer care to patients, visitors and staffMaintaining high standards of hygiene, safety and professionalism at all timesWhat We're Looking ForManual Handling training (or willingness to complete)Empathy, patience and a caring approachAbility to follow instructions and work safelyStrong communication and customer service skillsHigh standards of personal hygieneAbility to stay calm in challenging or emotional situationsBasic literacy skillsA flexible, positive work ethic and the ability to work independently or as part of a teamWhat We OfferWorkingat Sodexo is more than just a job - it's a chance to make a real differenceevery day. We provide:Mental health and wellbeing resourcesEmployee Assistance Programme (including financial and legal support)Free 24/7

virtual GP and wellbeing appDiscounts on major high-street brandsFinancial wellbeing tools and salary finance optionsPension scheme and life insuranceFull training, uniform, and PPE providedLearning and development opportunitiesCycle to Work scheme and volunteering opportunitiesA supportive and inclusive team environmentAbout Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services.We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety ofexperiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees toget involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo