London Bridge Hospital, London
Shifts between 07:00am-22:00pm, Monday-Saturday
Bank
11.05/ hour
Were looking for Theatre Porters to join our Bank team to work across our HCA Facilities. This role is vital in providing a high quality portering service to all patients, consultants and visitors to the theatres unit as required. This will include taking patients and their visitors to their rooms, transferring patients between theatre and wards, and ensuring the safety and security of everyone within our hospital.
This position will be on an ad hoc basis as and when there are requirements within the business.
This is an ideal opportunity if you are looking for flexibility in your working hours without committing to a permanent role. Bank assignments vary from one or two days cover to a couple of weeks or longer.
Above all else, were committed to the care and improvement of human life. Its this guiding vision that influences everything we do at HCA UK. From the CEO to the colleagues on the floor we all have a part to play in delivering exceptional care to our patients. Others may think this is just a role in our Bank team but to us, youll be part of a wider team with a unique sense of purpose, one that helps improve lives on a daily basis.
What Youll Do
- Provide a high standard of patient care and safety in the operating theatre
- To check gauges and storage of gas bottles, changing them as necessary
- To support the clinical teams in moving and transporting equipment and materials, as required
- Provide assistance to the clinical staff inside theatres to position the patient and when transferring the patient
- Escort and transfer of the patient to the operating theatre and back to their room after surgery
- Previous porter experience within healthcare, ideally within theatres
- Able to lift heavy items when required
- Good spoken English
- Knowledge of Health and Safety procedures
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the worlds leading healthcare providers. In the UK, were one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over 500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.
Diversity and Inclusion
Patients first. Colleagues always. Thats the guiding philosophy behind our approach to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging. We believe healthcare is built on a foundation of inclusion, compassion and respect for our patients and for each other. By working together with our colleagues were creating a truly inclusive environment, where individual differences are celebrated and everyone can achieve their potential.
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. Thats why were happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.
