Job overview
Kettering General Hospital Foundation NHS Trust is looking to recruit enthusiastic people to join our Portering team.
The successful applicants will work as part of a team that provides a caring, safe and efficient Portering service to our patients
Main duties of the job
The post will include other duties such as collection and delivery of equipment, post, medical gasses, linen, and waste movements across all areas of the Trust.
Duties will involve driving a transit type van and will include lifting, pulling, and pushing of medium to heavy loads.
The ability to communicate effectively is essential as the role involves interaction with patients and all other users of the hospital and will require the post holder to be aware of the need to be caring, courteous, respectful, confidential, and customer focused in the delivery of their duties.
Applicants must be able to communicate technical information using the English language and have basic literacy, and numeracy skills.
Previous experience of working in Portering or a similar role and a clean current UK driving license is desirable.
Applicants will be able to work any 5 out of 7 days and work a variety of shifts including night work on a rostered shift pattern
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For further information on the advertised role, please refer to the job description located under the Supporting Documents heading. The full person specification can be accessed under the Shortlisting Criteria section of the document.
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Able to use lifts
- Able to push, pull heavy loads
- Normal colour perception
- Reliability
Desirable
- Good written, reading & verbal skills
Qualifications
Essential
- Full Driving Licence
Desirable
- English Language Qualification or Equivalent
Knowledge / experience
Essential
- Understanding of workplace health and Safety
- Understanding of the importance of hygiene standards
- Working as part of a team
Desirable
- Working in a similar environment
- Prioritising own workload
- Driving of transit vehicles
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This advert is for General Porter with Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust in Kettering, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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