Hospital Porter - G4S

Hospital Porter - Oxford

Looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day while enjoying regular work and competitive pay?

Blue Arrow is recruiting Hospital Porters for a well-established healthcare client in Oxford. This is a fantastic opportunity for reliable and caring individuals who enjoy helping others and working as part of a busy team.

Whether you're looking to gain experience within healthcare or build on existing customer service skills, this rewarding position offers the chance to support patients and staff in a vital hospital environment.

Key Responsibilities

As a Hospital Porter, your duties will include:

· Escorting patients safely between wards, departments, and treatment areas

· Transporting medical equipment, supplies, and essential hospital items

· Delivering meals, documentation, and internal correspondence across the site

· Collecting and disposing of clinical and non-clinical waste in accordance with procedures

· Providing a professional, courteous, and supportive service to patients, visitors, and healthcare staff

What We're Looking For

We're keen to hear from candidates who are:

· Dependable, professional, and patient-focused

· Confident communicators with excellent interpersonal skills

· Able to work effectively in a fast-paced environment

· Flexible regarding shifts and duties

· Physically capable of walking and moving equipment throughout the hospital

· Committed to maintaining confidentiality and treating patients with dignity and respect

Location & Pay

📍 Oxford Hospital Site

💷 £12.92 + per hour and above

Previous Experience

Experience in healthcare, care homes, hospitality, facilities, customer service, or other public-facing roles would be advantageous but is not essential. If you enjoy working with people and delivering excellent service, we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

· Ongoing assignments with regular hours available

· Competitive hourly rates

· Flexible shifts, including days, nights, and weekends

· Opportunity to gain valuable NHS and healthcare experience

· Training and development opportunities

· Support from the Blue Arrow team throughout your assignment

If you're a caring, hardworking, and customer-focused individual looking for a rewarding role, apply today and become a valued member of the hospital support team.

Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.

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