Job overview
Newmarket Hospital is looking to recruit a General Porter to work 30 hours per week.
At Newmarket Hospital, Porters are essential members of staff.
Moving patients and equipment is just part of our job.
We liaise with other teams, helping with whatever way possible with the aim to provide the best possible service to the patient.
The satisfaction of supporting someone visiting the hospital and the friendly working environment makes this an appealing opportunity.
Main duties of the job
General Porters are required to assist with day-to-day duties that are necessary for the smooth running of the Department. These duties include but are not limited to:
- Transportation of patients to and from wards and departments - Delivery and collection of essential items within the hospital grounds, which will require interpersonal skills and the ability to carry out manual handling tasks. - Working with a variety of people including staff at all levels, patients and visitors.
Applicants must have good customer service and communication skills coupled with a professional appearance which is appropriate to a front of house role.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached full job description and person specification for more details on the job role.
Person specification
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Flexible approach to working hours with the ability to work an alternating shift pattern.
- Able to become part of the RPI team following training and mandatory health assessment.
- Evidence of good attendance and timekeeping
Skills & Abilities
Essential
- Able to work using own initiative
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to drive tugs, move laundry bags and carry out all other manual handling tasks as required
- Good attention to detail
Experience & Knowledge
Essential
- Experience of providing high quality customer service.
- Proven ability to work without supervision.
Desirable
- Previous Portering experience.
- Previous experience of working in a hospital environment.
Education & Qualification
Essential
- GCSE (or equivalent) qualifications to demonstrate a good standard of general education
- Basic skills in literacy and numeracy.
- NVQ Level 2 in Portering; or willing to work towards
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This advert is for General Porter - Newmarket Hospital with West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust in Bury St Edmunds, East of England, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 28 Jul 2026.
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