Night Porter

About The Role

UNLOCK YOUR BEST WORK LIFE

• make a difference for every patient

We have an exciting opportunity for a Night Porter to join our friendly and professional team at Practice Plus Group Hospital Birmingham.

You’ll play an important part in keeping our hospital safe, secure and running smoothly throughout the night. From supporting the safe movement of patients to carrying out security checks and assisting with facilities requirements, you’ll help create a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and colleagues.

This is a full-time role working 37.5 hours per week on flexible days, with a salary of £30,215.25 per annum (FTE).

What you'll be doing

As our Night Porter, you’ll carry out regular security patrols, monitor entrances, exits and CCTV where applicable, and ensure restricted areas are secure.

You’ll respond to incidents and emergencies, support the resuscitation team, assist with waste management and deliver medical gas cylinders to clinical areas when required.

You’ll also support patients, visitors and healthcare colleagues with reasonable non-clinical requests, maintain communal areas, undertake basic maintenance checks and prepare facilities for the following day. Accurate records, security checks and handovers will also form part of your role.

What you can expect in return

At Practice Plus Group, our mission is Access to Excellence. We’re passionate about providing great healthcare and giving our people a rewarding environment in which to develop.

We offer a competitive package of pay and benefits and recognise the importance of a healthy work-life balance. We’ll support you to make the most of your skills while playing an important part in delivering excellent care for patients.

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Practice Plus Group is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunities employer. Offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references and a DBS check.

What we’ll look for in you

You’ll be a reliable, trustworthy and professional person who is comfortable working independently and can remain calm under pressure.

You’ll have good communication and interpersonal skills, basic literacy and numeracy, an understanding of health and safety practices and be IT literate.

Previous experience within healthcare, hospitality or security would be advantageous, as would hospital experience, knowledge of safeguarding, a First Aid qualification or experience using CCTV and security systems. Above all, you’ll be proactive, adaptable and committed to providing a great service to our patients and colleagues.

Practice Plus Group reserves the right to close this advert early if a suitable candidate is identified, so we encourage you to apply without delay.