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Job overview
University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.
Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.
Main duties of the job
The Portering department plays a crucial role in the hospital's operation, facilitating the movement of patients and various items throughout the Trust to ensure the hospital functions smoothly every day of the week.
Hospital porters are responsible for transporting patients, equipment, and other medical supplies between different areas within the hospital. They are vital for maintaining the seamless operation of the facility. A significant aspect of their role involves patient care, as they transfer patients to and from various locations, such as moving them from the ward to the x-ray department.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application, as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.
For an overview of the main duties of the role, please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.
Unfortunately, if you were unsuccessful in your previous application within the last 6 months, you are ineligible to re-apply for this role
Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Porter with University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust in Southampton, South East, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £23615 to £23615 pa, pro rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Mar 2025.
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