We are pleased to be recruiting currently into our Flexi-Bank team for a hospital porter as part of Support Services to work in the team when required an when available. A Porter plays a key part in the movement and transportation of patients, movement of records, equipment, stores and general and clinical waste. Their role is essential in maintaining the effective and efficient operation of the Hospital.
About us
At Benenden Hospital we put patients at the heart of everything we do. We attract kind, compassionate, and talented people to our ultra-modern private hospital, which has been rated as Outstanding by the CQC. We hold JAG accreditation for Endoscopy and ACSA accreditation for anaesthetics.
Benenden Hospital offers excellent working conditions and facilities. We promote flexible working and a healthy work/life balance. We are committed to professional development and have excellent training and education facilities. We work hard to make sure that everyone at Benenden Hospital feels involved and shares our values and vision for the future.
About the role
- Maintain a professional image
- Demonstrate excellent customer service at all times
- Ability to work quickly but calmly in the assistance of any hospital emergencies
- Ability to work under tight time constraints
- Work flexibly within the department according to competency, skills and requirements of the business.
- Effective and appropriate communication with other departments and third parties.
- Use Hospital vehicles in a safe and professional manor
Skills and experience required
- Excellent customer service skills
- The ability to work within a team
- Strong verbal and interpersonal skills with the ability to engage with colleagues at all levels within the organisation
- Experience in a healthcare environment is desirable
- The ability to physically lift and transport all equipment
- The ability to spend long periods of time walking around the site
- Motivated in a fast pace working environment and ability to prioritise workloads
- Well organised and task focussed with the ability to work on your own initiative
- Competent in using outlook calendars and emails
- Be able to project a caring and sympathetic nature
- A full UK driving licence is essential
Benefits include
- Competitive hourly rates
- 1-hour annual leave generated for every 8.25 hours worked
- Free parking
- Free Flu vaccinations
- Free tea and coffee
- Subsidised on site Restaurant
“I love working at Benenden Hospital, it’s a beautiful location in the countryside”, “the whole organisation is supportive”, “it’s the team, the team are amazing”, “Benenden is a bit like a family”, “the whole atmosphere is brilliant”
These are just some of the reasons why more than 400 people work at Benenden Hospital which has a long history of caring since it was founded in 1907.
How to apply
If you wish to apply for this position, please complete our application form.
Then please send this application form, and your most up to date CV to kentcareers@benenden.org.uk
Please note this vacancy may close prior to the closing date without notice, If a sufficient number of applications are received
Claire Coupe – Resourcing Officer will then be in touch to discuss further.
Together, we work hard to maintain a safe, comfortable, patient-focused environment for the people in our care.
All our vacancies are therefore subject to either a Standard or an Enhanced Disclosure Application to the Disclosure and Barring Service as well as satisfactory reference checks. These procedures need to be completed before all new member of staff can join the hospital.
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