# General Porter

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust.

## Canonical URLs

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
- **Location:** Weston General Hospital
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Porter
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £25,272 pa pro rata + unsocial enhancements
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-15T22:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-10-02T15:22:54.865Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Bristol/Bristol/Bristol_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Portering/Portering-v8340857
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8340857?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://www.uhbw.nhs.uk

## Job Content

### Job overview

Are you innovative and forward thinking? Are you looking to join a collaborative team that helps keep our hospitals running smoothly? Are you interested in a hands on job?

We are currently recruiting General Porters to work within the team within the Bristol Royal Infirmary. The shift pattern will be 08:00-16:00 on a rolling rota, and you will be joining our House Portering Team.

This is a physically demanding role and will involve the regular movement, loading, unloading and disposal of clutter, waste and equipment throughout the shift

The successful candidate must hold a full, valid UK driving licence and be confident and competent in driving a Luton van as part of their day-to-day duties.

Please note - the advert normally closes early due to a high volume of applications.

### Main duties of the job

On a day to day basis, tasks will include:-

- Moving, loading and unloading heavy, bulky and awkward items, including broken or unwanted furniture, cages and equipment.
- Collecting, moving and disposing of clutter, general waste and unwanted items.
- Transporting furniture, equipment, waste and other items between locations using a Luton van.
- Working safely when handling heavy items and following all relevant manual handling, health and safety and waste-handling procedures.
- Keeping vehicles, storage areas and working areas clean, safe and organised.
- Reporting any vehicle defects, damaged equipment, hazards or health and safety concerns promptly.
- Working flexibly as part of the wider team and assisting with other general portering and operational duties as required

You will have:-

- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to work as part of a team
- Pleasant and friendly personality
- Ability to use your own initiative
- Understanding of the need to deal with patients, parents and staff in a helpful and supportive manner.

In return for your hard work and your professional, caring and reliable service you will have access to the following benefits:

- Competitive pay
- Access to the NHS pension scheme
- Paid annual leave, maternity and sick pay (subject to qualifying criteria)
- Training and development opportunities including apprenticeships!
- Industry leading discount schemes at local and national outlets, including insurance, holidays and shopping!

### Detailed job description and main responsibilities

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities. please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

### 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

### Skills

**Essential**

- Basic computer skills

### Knowledge and Experience

**Essential**

- Experience in a customer care setting

### Qualifications and Training

**Essential**

- Good basic education, numerate and literate
- Full Category B Driving licence

## Documents

- [jd & ps (pdf, 328.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10664957)
- [policy statement - ex offenders (pdf, 424.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=667)

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