Hospital Porters
Hospital porters perform various manual tasks in hospitals to assist nursing and domestic staff with the care of patients.
More about this Career
Average Salary
£9030
New workers start around £2375. Normal pay is £9030 per year. Highly experienced workers can earn up to £19960.
Jobs
1044
Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full and part-time jobs.
Daily Tasks
- Assists with unloading and delivery of supplies.
- Collects and disposes of refuse from wards and other departments.
- Moves hospital equipment and furniture.
- Assists with the delivery of meals, laundry, medical supplies and post to the wards or theatres.
- Lifts, escorts and wheels patients between hospital wards.
Skills Employers are looking for
Soft Skills
Soft skills are non-technical skills that include how you interact with colleagues, solve problems, and manage your work
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Reading Comprehension
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Critical Thinking
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Active Listening
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Speaking
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Writing
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Learning Strategies
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Monitoring
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Active Learning
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Science
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Mathematics
