Job overview
The post holder will support patient services in the North locality by working as part of a wider multidisciplinary team providing high standards of patient care.
To undertake routine portering and domestic duties within the Community Hospital site in line with the National Cleaning Standards, Divisional Operating Procedures and Trust Policies.
To drive Trust vehicles enabling the transportation of medical records, pharmaceuticals, laboratory tests and other essential items on behalf of the Community Hospital and North locality.
Main duties of the job
To be able to undertake general portering duties including (but not limited to):
- Escorting patients and visitors Transferring of patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher following moving and handling guidance Assisting patients and relatives from their cars as required Collection and delivery of post and supplies Collection and delivery of laundry Moving furniture and equipment Setting out and clearing rooms for planned meetings Support the removal and replacement of curtains
- Escorting patients and visitors
- Transferring of patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher following moving and handling guidance
- Assisting patients and relatives from their cars as required
- Collection and delivery of post and supplies
- Collection and delivery of laundry
- Moving furniture and equipment
- Setting out and clearing rooms for planned meetings
- Support the removal and replacement of curtains
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To view role requirements and role responsibilities in full, please view the Job description and person specification attached to this vacancy in the supporting documents.
Person specification
Experience
Desirable
- Has experience of working within a healthcare environment
- Has previous portering experience
Education & Qualifications
Essential
- Able to demonstrate basic Health and Safety and COSHH training
- Full UK driving licence D1 minimum
- Holds formal qualifications in English Language and Mathematics
Desirable
- Able to demonstrate numeracy and literacy skills
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate an understanding for the need of confidentiality
- Has basic IT and computer skills
- Holds good listening and problem solving skills
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This advert is for Porter - Bromyard with Wye Valley NHS Trust in Hereford, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pa pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 19 Jul 2026.
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