Job overview
As a porter you will be responsible for moving patients, medical equipment, medical notes and many other things around our hospital.
Whilst this can be a physically demanding role it is also an incredibly rewarding one where staff have the chance to make a real difference to patient experience. With a wide range of tasks that you may be sent on each day will feel different with different accomplishments!
Please note this opportunity is NOT Agenda For Change and terms & conditions vary from Agenda for Change***
Main duties of the job
We are looking for caring and customer focused individuals to be the face of our busy and dynamic portering team.
If you are looking to give our patients the best possible care and work as an effective member of our hospital we will provide you training in all other areas. We work with our staff to ensure that they are the best that they can be!
We operate 24 hours a day and have a range of shifts and rotating shift patterns available.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please see the attached supporting job description and person specification document which contains more information about the role and requirements. Please ensure your application refers to the job description and person specification.
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
Essential
- NHS Values
Desirable
- Previous portering experience
Qualifications and Training
Essential
- Numeracy and Literacy
- Customer care focused
- Physically Fit
- Flexibility
Desirable
- Infection and Prevention Control
- NVQ or equivalent
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This advert is for General Porter (St Helier) with Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust in St Helier Hospital and Queen Mary's Hospital for Children, England. It is listed as a Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £15.42 including HCAS Non Agenda For Change. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 10 Sep 2026.
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