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Job requirements
Essential
17 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
Educated to GSCE level
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work as part of a team.
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to work with a diverse range of people, e.g. nursing staff, facilities staff, clinical staff, patients, visitors, general public.
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to use own initiative within the duties of the post.
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to record information accurately.
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English.
- Knowledge & Skills
Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 1
- Knowledge & Skills
Basic understanding of health and safety.
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to communicate effectively with others.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to work unsocial hours as part of a shift rota.
- Knowledge & Skills
Flexible approach to work.
- Knowledge & Skills
Willingness to learn.
- Knowledge & Skills
Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality.
- Knowledge & Skills
Proactive attitude.
- Knowledge & Skills
Team player.
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to undertake the physical duties of the role.
- Knowledge & Skills
Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility of working, where required.
Desirable
7 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Experience
Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment.
- Experience
Previous experience in a similar role.
- Qualifications
NVQ Level 2 in support services in healthcare
- Knowledge & Skills
Able to organise a team if required.
- Knowledge & Skills
Ability to motivate self and others if required.
- Knowledge & Skills
Basic computer skills
- Knowledge & Skills
Basic understanding of departmental duties and responsibilities for a portering role.
Job overview
The Horton General Hospital, Banbury is seeking a highly motivated individual to join the Portering team as a Flexible Hours Shift Porter.
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A FLEXIBLE HOURS POSITION NOT FULLTIME HOURS.
The position will require the post holder to work various hours across a 24hr rota which includes nights, weekends and bank holidays, these will be paid at an enhanced hourly rate.
Main duties of the job
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You will be supporting the shift based Portering Team, providing 24hr Portering support to all wards and departments across the site.
The ideal candidate will live within 30 minutes travelling time to the hospital site.
Please ensure you read the Job Description and Personal Specification, as all applications will be scored against the required criteria.
Training will be provided for successful candidates.
Please note that this post is subject to a 6 month probationary period. If you currently hold a contract of employment with the Oxford University Hospitals, this will not apply. This statement does not apply to Medical staff or Executive Appointments.
All candidates will be contacted with an update on the application. The majority of correspondence will be via the e-recruitment system; therefore you should check your emails regularly including junk mail folders in web-based email products.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The position will require the post holder to work various hours across a 24hr rota which could include nights, weekends and bank holidays.
- Weekday night, Saturday, Sunday and Bank holiday shifts will be paid at an enhanced hourly rate.
The ideal candidate must be able to use their own initiative when working alone or as part of a team and must also be able to demonstrate excellent customer service skills, show a flexible approach to work and be willing to work when required – this can be at short notice.
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
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This advert is for Flexible Hours Shift Porter (52 Annualised Hours) with Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust in Oxford, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Porter role. The advertised salary is £22,383 per annum pro rota. The contract type is Permanent: Not full time position. The application deadline is 04 Nov 2026.
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