Porter

Job summary

Join our Hospital team as a Porter, playing a vital role in ensuring patients, colleagues and departments receive the support they need every day. This is a hands-on position where you'll help create a safe, caring and efficient environment by transporting patients, moving essential supplies and supporting the smooth running of hospital services. If you're someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in delivering excellent service and thrives in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you. Rotating shifts 7am-3pm 9am-5pm 11am-7pm Saturday shifts expected 1 in every 3 weeks At Practice Plus Group, you'll make a real difference every day by helping us deliver exceptional patient experiences and maintain a safe, welcoming hospital environment for all.

Main duties of the job

• Safely and respectfully transporting patients between wards, theatres and departments.
• Supporting clinical teams with patient transfers and discharge activities.
• Ensuring timely delivery of specimens, patient equipment, linen and hospital supplies.
• Managing waste, recycling and linen collections across the hospital.
• Replenishing departments with essential stock, including linen and gas cylinders.
• Maintaining high standards of health and safety, infection prevention and patient care.
• Supporting the efficient operation of hospital services through accurate record keeping and teamwork.
• Assisting with audits, training activities and continuous service improvements.

Join us and become an essential part of delivering outstanding patient care, ensuring every patient journey is safe, comfortable and supported from start to finish.

About us

• Previous customer service or patient-facing experience.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with a caring and professional approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to prioritise a varied workload.
• A good understanding of health and safety principles.
• Reliable, flexible and committed to delivering outstanding service.
• Physically fit and capable of moving patients, pushing loaded trolleys and undertaking manual handling activities.
• A positive attitude with a willingness to learn and contribute to a high-performing hospital team.

To apply for the role click on the link below. If you have any questions contact Kerry.Mills@practiceplusgroup.com in our friendly resourcing team.

We will contact all shortlisted candidate but please note Practice Plus Group retain the right to remove the advert prior to the closing date if a suitable candidate is appointed. Our employment offers are subject to receipt of satisfactory pre-employment checks. At Practice Plus Group, we actively promote diversity and equal opportunities. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK.

Details

• Date posted: 28 July 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £24,784 a year £24,784 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: 14547-1
• Job locations: Level C, Royal South Hants Hospital, Brintons Terrace, Southampton, Hampshire, SO14 0YG, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Join our Hospital team as a Porter, playing a vital role in ensuring patients, colleagues and departments receive the support they need every day. This is a hands-on position where you'll help create a safe, caring and efficient environment by transporting patients, moving essential supplies and supporting the smooth running of hospital services. If you're someone who enjoys helping others, takes pride in delivering excellent service and thrives in a busy environment, we'd love to hear from you. Rotating shifts 7am-3pm 9am-5pm 11am-7pm Saturday shifts expected 1 in every 3 weeks At Practice Plus Group, you'll make a real difference every day by helping us deliver exceptional patient experiences and maintain a safe, welcoming hospital environment for all.