# Flexible Hours Shift Porter (52 Annualised Hours) > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/flexible-hours-shift-porter-52-annualised-hours/21c3eae4-9b2f-4f29-aa5c-af5636afe139 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/flexible-hours-shift-porter-52-annualised-hours/21c3eae4-9b2f-4f29-aa5c-af5636afe139.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Location:** John Radcliffe Hospital - **Workplace type:** onsite - **Profession:** Porter - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £22,383 per annum pro rota - **Contract type:** Permanent: Not full time position - **Employment type:** 1 hour per week (52 annualised hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-11-04T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-10-21T10:10:45.679Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Oxfordshire/Banbury/Oxford_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Portering/Portering-v8131424 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8131424?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.ouh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### 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 EF15QP 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. ## Person Specification ### Experience **Desirable** - Previous experience of working in a healthcare environment. - Previous experience in a similar role. ### Qualifications **Essential** - Educated to GSCE level **Desirable** - NVQ Level 2 in support services in healthcare ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - Ability to work as part of a team. - Able to work with a diverse range of people, e.g. nursing staff, facilities staff, clinical staff, patients, visitors, general public. - Able to use own initiative within the duties of the post. - Able to record information accurately. - Able to communicate effectively in spoken and written English. - Numeracy skills equivalent to NVQ Level 1 - Basic understanding of health and safety. - Able to communicate effectively with others. - Ability to work unsocial hours as part of a shift rota. - Flexible approach to work. - Willingness to learn. - Respect for patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality. - Proactive attitude. - Team player. - Able to undertake the physical duties of the role. - Commitment to working the hours to fulfil the requirements of the job, including flexibility of working, where required. **Desirable** - Able to organise a team if required. - Ability to motivate self and others if required. - Basic computer skills - Basic understanding of departmental duties and responsibilities for a portering role. ## Documents - [personal specifiction (pdf, 208.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10428753) - [job description and person specification (pdf, 169.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10428752) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.