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Job overview
An opportunity has arisen for motivated individuals to join our busy Facilities Team at Wathwood Hospital working as a porter within the Facilities Department.
Previous experience of working as a Porter in a Hospital environment is desirable but not essential as full training will be given.
Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment.
You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.
Main duties of the job
Working across the hospital for any requirements including transporting, delivering and collecting hospital equipment, furniture, stationary, provisions, pharmacy. Safe movement of linen to wards and departments. Management and rotation of stock. Locking/unlocking gates for deliveries.
Core hours are Monday and Friday 7.30am-2pm and 11.30am-6pm, including bank holidays.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Ensuring task schedules, method statements and procedures within the area of work are followed and that a high quality service is maintained.
Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa.
Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills
- Ability to use own initiative to manage the requirements of the job
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team
- Basic numeracy and literacy skills
- Flexible in managing own time and work duties
Training
Essential
- Ability to undertake all mandatory training as required by the individual site
- Ability to undertake any necessary skills and competency training required by the post
Knowledge
Essential
- Knowledge of manual handling
- Basic knowledge of Health & Safety
Desirable
- Basic understanding of Infection Control
- An ability to demonstrate an understanding and commitment to Trust values
- Understanding of commitment to the Equality & Diversity principles
- Knowledge of NHS policies & procedures
Experience
Essential
- Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description
Desirable
- Experience or working within a portering environment
- Experience of working within healthcare environment
Values and Behaviours
Essential
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate that they act in line with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Values: Trust Honesty Respect Compassion Teamwork
- All colleagues are expected to demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and how it applies to their role. The Trust’s expectations are highlighted within our EDI Policy, and associated EDI and Human Rights legislation
Contractual requirements
Essential
- Shift flexibility may be required (including bank holidays)
- Requirement to attend mandatory training and any job specific training
- Comply to Personal Appearance Standards and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
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This advert is for Facilities Assistant - Porter with Nottinghamshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in Nottingham, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum (pro rata for part time). The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 03 Aug 2026.
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