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Date Added: Fri 11/10/2024

Driver/Porter

Reading, UK
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Company: RAMSAY HEALTH CARE

Job Type: Permanent

Salary: Negotiable

Decontamination Driver / Porter

37.5 Hours Per Week

Full flexibility 7 days a week will be required.

We are now inviting applications for the post of Decontamination Driver/Porter to join our busy team at Berkshire Independent Hospital. This will be a hybrid role split with 50-60% driver duties and 50-40% with theatre porter duties.

We are seeking a competent individual to work in our Sterile Services Unit as a Driver, the primary driving role will include the collection and delivery of medical instruments from/to our local Ramsay hospitals to Ashtead Hospital. Alongside this, you will also support the theatre department with a high quality of portering services.

Flexibility from the successful candidate is essential as the Hub operates 7 days a week.


A full driving license will be required for this role.​​​​​​​

Duties Include

  • Removing trolleys of sets/instruments from Autoclaves

  • Scanning of sets/instruments into trolleys producing a dispatch note

  • Loading trolleys into Company Vans, making sure the trolleys are not overweight

  • Drive to various hospitals and unloading trolleys at other end

  • The collection of dirty/used sets/instruments and bring back to Sterile Services East

  • To assist in the smooth running of the operating department.

  • To assist in the preparation and closing down of theatres.

  • To assist with manual handling in the theatre.

  • Ensure relevant consumables available.


The ideal candidate will have:

  • Sound written and verbal communication skills

  • Proven ability to work effectively in a team environment and independently as required

  • Good computer skills an advantage

  • Flexibility and adaptability

  • Demonstrated customer service skills

Benefits include:

  • 25 Days Leave + Bank Holidays

  • Buy & Sell Flexi Leave Options

  • Private Pension where Ramsay will match up to 5% after a qualifying period

  • Flexible shift patterns available where possible

  • Enhanced Competitive Parental Leave Policies

  • Private Medical Cover with option to add partner & dependants

  • Life Assurance (Death in Service) x3 base salary

  • Free Training and Development via the Ramsay Academy

  • Free Parking on site (where possible)

  • Subsidised staff restaurant (where possible)

  • Concerts for Carers

  • Employee Assistance Programme

  • Cycle2Work scheme available, in partnership with Halfords

  • The Blue Light Card Scheme

Sterile Services is part of Ramsay Health Care UK which provides clinical care to private, insured and NHS patients. With 35 hospitals, 7,600 staff and 200,000 patients treated every year, we're one of the leading independent healthcare providers in England. We deliver a wide and comprehensive range of specialised clinical services from routine to complex surgery, day case procedures, cancer care, diagnostic services and physiotherapy. In addition, we also have our three standalone decontamination units which are essential to supporting our clinical outcomes. 94% of our facilities are rated 'Good' by the CQC, and we are extremely proud of the high quality of our staff as well as excellent relationships with doctors and our strong, longstanding partnership with the NHS.

We're part of a global hospital group with over 50 years' experience that operates in 11 countries across the world. As people caring for people, our ethos helps make a huge difference in the lives of millions. We know that our people are our most important asset to our organisation, and are the key to our success and continuing growth.

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all. This position is subject to an Enhanced DBS check. We reserve the right to close our adverts prior to the announced closing date to ensure a quality recruitment process.

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