Theatre Porter

Theatre Porter - TheatresBirmingham, The Harborne HospitalPermanent. Full-time, 37.5 hours a weekFlexible shift patterns between Monday and Sunday, 6.30am - 10pmCompetitive salary plus excellent benefitsWe're looking for a Theatre Porter to join our Theatres team at The Harborne Hospital. As part of HCA Healthcare UK, the world's largest private healthcare group, The Harborne Hospital is a £100 million, purpose-built, 50-bed, multi-speciality hospital that opened in January 2024. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, it delivers complex care across cardiology, cancer services and advanced surgery, supported by deep clinical infrastructure, state-of-the-art facilities and experienced multidisciplinary teams. The hospital works in close partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, supporting full clinical pathways across a wide range of specialties.As a Theatre Porter, you'll be part of a supportive and highly professional team that keeps our theatres and wider hospital running smoothly and safely. Your role is central to the patient experience, from the moment someone arrives through to their ongoing care. Day to day, you'll support patient movement, assist clinical and non-clinical teams, manage deliveries and equipment, and play an active role in hospital safety procedures. This is a varied, hands-on role where your professionalism, reliability and calm approach make a visible difference every day.At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you'll do:Welcome and escort patients, explaining room facilities and supporting them with luggageProvide a high-quality portering service including deliveries, collections and internal transportSupport front-of-house activity, including relieving reception colleagues and managing postCarry out safety-critical tasks such as gas bottle checks and fire response dutiesAct as a member of the hospital crash and fire safety teamsWhat you'll bring:Previous experience in a similar portering or hospital support roleConfidence handling manual tasks safelyClear communication skills and a professional, courteous mannerA strong understanding of health and safety proceduresWhy HCA UK?Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world's leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we're one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That's why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Theatre Porter - Theatres, you'll be eligible for:25 days holiday each year (plus bank holidays) increasing with service, with option to buy or sell leave to suit youPrivate Healthcare Insurance for treatment at our leading hospitalsPrivate pension contribution which increases with length of serviceSeason Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work schemeGroup Life Assurance from day oneCritical illness coverEnhanced Maternity and Paternity payCorporate staff discount for all facilities including Maternity packages at The PortlandComprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit youDiscounts with over 800 major retailersCulture and valuesAt HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.Our mission is simple, above all else we're committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individualKindness and compassion: We treat people with kindness and compassionHonesty, integrity and fairness: We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairnessLoyalty, respect and dignity: We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignityReasonable adjustmentsWe believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we're happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.