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Are you looking for a role where you can make a real difference every day? Our Portering Department is at the heart of hospital life, running a vital 24/7 service across two large hospital sites. With a team of 126 dedicated staff, we support more than a million patient contacts each year—ensuring our staff, patients, and visitors receive a first-class experience from the moment they enter our doors.
At Guy’s and St Thomas’, we believe in delivering high-quality, personal care for everyone. That commitment shapes everything we do, and our porters play a key part in bringing it to life.
If you’re passionate about helping others, thrive in a busy setting, and want to be part of a team that truly matters, we want to hear from you.
Your duties will include safely transporting patients, specimens, blood products, and gas cylinders throughout the hospital. You will also assist with the dignified transfer and preparation of bodies for viewing, along with other responsibilities appropriate to the role.
To maintain proper care and attention to patients at all times
To communicate sensitively and courteously with patients, visitors and staff at all levels and at the same time deal with ongoing enquiries
Use reassurance and persuasive skills to promote cooperation from patients and relatives during transfers and negotiate with patients to consent to attend clinics