Portering (Healthcare)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Job Overview
In your new role as Portering Assistant, you will transfer patients within all areas of the Trust, using the correct equipment ie. Wheelchairs, trolleys and beds. You will also transfer medical gas cylinders across the Trust and be responsible for the security and tidiness of the medical gas storage area. You will transfer deceased patients to the mortuary and conduct the necessary procedures and protocols. You will organise linen for delivery or return to laundry and ensure correct disposal of clinical, domestic and recycling waste. You will also be responsible for the delivery/collection of specimens or pharmacy stock, x-rays and medical notes, as well as equipment or furniture to/from any location within the hospital.
What we are looking for
In order to be successful in this role you will be able to provide a customer focussed service as a significant aspect of the role will be patient care. You should have a basic knowledge of Health and Safety guidelines such as manual handling and be prepared for some heavy lifting with duties of the role. You should be a strong communicator who can communicate sensitively with patients and their families.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Building & Personnel Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Portering (Healthcare) roles across Mitie's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Building & Personnel Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £28,506 - £39,303 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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