Healthy outcomes start with positive patient experiences.As a Adhoc Porter at Sodexo in Royal Stoke Hospital, Newcastle Road, Stoke-On-Trent ST4 6QG, you play a key role in the daily running of the hospital, ensuring the safe transportation of patients, as well as equipment, blood products, and gas cylinders. You can also ease some of the stress that is frequently associated with hospitalisation by engaging in professional yet friendly conversations with patients, staff, and visitors. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way. What you’ll do: Direct patients, staff, and visitors to hospital areas.Provide waste collection and recycling while minimizing health and safety risks.Comply with relevant management systems and policies.Safely transfer patients to and from wards using appropriate means.Convey specimens/samples safely between wards and departments. Remove waste in line with trust policy and legislation. Transfer blood products and maintain dignity when transferring deceased patients. Provide postal services, pharmacy deliveries, and ad hoc transport of medical records, stock, and furniture.What you bring: Have the ability to walk for long stretches of timeUnderstanding of Health and SafetyAbility to work under pressureBe able to work as part of a teamTo act on their own initiative and adapt quickly to changeUnderstanding of confidentiality constraints and sensitivitiesUnderstanding of Customer CareAbility to listen and have good communication skillsAdaptable and self-motivated Emotional ResilienceWhat we offer:Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chanceto be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team thatvalues you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through youreveryday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, wealso offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues andtheir families:Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement PlanA Death-in-Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by SodexoOpportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including a variety of learning and development tools.Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.Flexible and dynamic work environment Competitive compensation Full training and full protective uniform supplied. Ready to be part of somethinggreater? Apply today! Giving healthcare careers a real boost.Sodexo reserves the right to close this advertisement early if we are in receipt of a high volume of applications.Package DescriptionBe the best thing about someone’s worst day.37.5 hours per week5 over 7 days, 8am - 4pm £10.45 to £12.60 per hourSodexo DiscountsCheck your local transport links here: Plan Your Journey | Traveline - the destination you should input is ST4 6QGAbout The CompanyAbout Sodexo At Sodexo, our purpose is to create a better every day for everyone to build a better life for all. As the global leader in services that improve the Quality of Life, we operate in 55 countries, serving over 100 million consumers each day through our unique combination of On-Site Food and FM Services, Benefits & Rewards Services and Personal & Home Services. We are committed to being an inclusive employer. We are a forces friendly employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people with a diverse variety of experiences, backgrounds, and identities. We encourage our employees to get involved with our Employee Networks such as Pride, Sodexo Parents & Carers, Sodexo Disability, Ability network, So Together, Generations and Origins.We’re a Disability Confident Leader employer. We’re committed to changing attitudes towards disability, and making sure disabled people have the chance to fulfil their aspirations. We run a Disability Confident interview scheme for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria for the job.Click here to read more about what we do to promote an inclusive culture.
