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Excellent customer service and providing a friendly ear to patients during what can sometimes be a particularly unsettling time, our team of Porters provide a vital service in our hospital.
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Although escorting patients in a safe and friendly manner is a key function you will also be required to perform a number of varied duties such as couriering equipment and pathology, cleaning, gardening and site security.
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Managing the post and deliveries, all waste collection and disposal (including clinical)
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Movement of all goods and equipment when required and any additional tasks as requested.
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Contract Type: Part time, Perm
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Details of shift pattern
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Porter | Part time | Competitive Salary | Perm 30 hours | Spire Murrayfield|
Spire Murrayfield Hospital are looking for a Porter to join their dedicated team on a Part-time 30 hour Basis.
As a Porter you will work as multi-skilled member of the team providing high level, quality support to the hospital working with the minimum of supervision, covering any of the courier, portering, theatre, cleaning and security duties.
Candidate Must have a full clean driving licence, Please only apply if you have this
Who we're looking for
- Excellent customer service and providing a friendly ear to patients during what can sometimes be a particularly unsettling time, our team of Porters provide a vital service in our hospital.
- Although escorting patients in a safe and friendly manner is a key function you will also be required to perform a number of varied duties such as couriering equipment and pathology, cleaning, gardening and site security.
- Managing the post and deliveries, all waste collection and disposal (including clinical)
- Movement of all goods and equipment when required and any additional tasks as requested.
Contract Type: Part time, Perm
Details of shift pattern
6-2
8-4
1-9
1 in 3 Saturdays shift normally 7-3 but extra on request
Benefits
We offer employees a competitive salary as well as a comprehensive benefits package which includes but is not limited to:
- 35 days annual leave inclusive of bank holidays Pro rata
- Employer and employee contributory pension with flexible retirement options
- ‘Spire for you’ reward platform - discount and cashback for over 1000 retailers
- Private medical insurance
- Life assurance
Spire Healthcare is a leading independent hospital group in the United Kingdom and the largest in terms of revenue. From 39 hospitals and 8 clinics across England, Wales and Scotland, Spire Healthcare provides diagnostics, inpatient, day case and outpatient care.
For us, it's more than just treating patients; it's about looking after people.
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This advert is for Porter with Spire Healthcare Ltd in Edinburgh, GB. It is listed as a Porter role. The advertised salary is Competitive Salary. The application deadline is 18 Sep 2026.
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