Porter

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Porters – Vital Support Roles within a Healthcare Setting

We are currently recruiting reliable and professional Porters to join our public sector client’s healthcare facilities. This key role ensures the safe and efficient movement of patients, equipment, supplies, and waste – supporting clinical teams and contributing to the smooth running of hospital operations.

Hours: Full-time/Part-time | Shift work including weekends and evenings

As a Porter, you’ll be responsible for a wide range of duties across hospital and healthcare environments, including:
– Carrying out tasks assigned through the Computer Aided Facilities Management (CAFM) system
– Transporting patients safely using appropriate equipment (wheelchairs, trolleys, beds, bariatric equipment) with care and respect at all times
– Transporting and disposing of waste in line with infection control and waste management procedures
– Ensuring controlled substances, specimens, and blood products are collected and delivered securely, with signatures where required
– Conducting internal and external patrols to ensure site security, reporting issues and taking action as required
– Applying vehicle notices to unauthorised or inappropriately parked vehicles
– Supporting staff in de-escalating difficult or aggressive situations using trained techniques
– Sorting and handling internal and external mail, including franked mail services

To be successful in this role, candidates should demonstrate:
– Effective written and verbal communication skills
– Ability to work collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team
– Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively in a busy environment
– Ability to work quickly and efficiently to meet service delivery within strict time schedules
– Working knowledge of basic information technology
– Manual handling – staff will spend 90% of time on their feet. A significant amount of manual handling is involved in the range of tasks to be undertaken

While not essential, the following would be advantageous:
– Previous experience or knowledge of portering within a healthcare environment would be beneficial, however, not a prerequisite as on-the-job training and induction will be given
– Working knowledge of Health & Safety, including participating in risk assessing individual tasks
– Required to undertake Prevention, Assessment & Management of Violence & Aggression (PaMOVA) training levels 1 and 2 if identified through risk assessments

Why Join Us?
– Weekly pay with competitive rates
– Flexible shifts available
– Full training and induction provided
– Opportunity to work in a rewarding environment supporting a respected public sector client

Apply today to join a trusted team making a real difference in patient care and hospital operations.

ASA Recruitment is one of Scotland’s largest independent multi-sector recruitment agencies. We specialise in providing effective tailored solutions for permanent, contract and temporary employment requirements for our Clients and Candidates. We are members of the REC and are ISO certified.

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