Job overview
Porter/Driver - Band 2
Permanent 37.5 hrs per week
Are you keen to work as part of a team providing high standards of portering in all areas throughout Tameside hospital, following appropriate procedures?
To handle equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines.
Maintain patient, staff and public safety whilst undertaking their duties.
You must be passionate about providing a quality service.
Important Notice on Visa Sponsorship Eligibility
Please note that whilst the trust does offer sponsorship this role is unfortunately not eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Health and Care Worker visa route. This is due to the position not meeting the minimum salary threshold of £25,000 per annum and/or the required skill level set by UK Visas and Immigration.
We appreciate your interest in this opportunity and encourage applications from candidates who already have the right to work in the UK.
Main duties of the job
The post holder will be required to work as part of a team providing high standards of portering in all areas throughout the hospital, following appropriate procedures.
The post holder will be required to handle equipment responsibly, and within health and safety guidelines.
The post holder will be responsible for maintaining patient, staff and public safety whilst undertaking their duties.
The post holder is required to work on their own or as part of a team to deliver services as directed by policies, procedures which are monitored by the Portering Supervisor.
The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitive approach when dealing with patients and their families.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
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
Knowledge
Desirable
- Familiarity with driving routes in area around Tameside & Glossop
Experience
Essential
- Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public
Desirable
- Experience working in a Hospital environment
- The ability to travel to different locations within Tameside & Glossop
Personal Qualities
Essential
- Caring and polite manner
- Professional, flexible, positive, adaptable, persuasive, motivated, diplomatic, Pro-active and innovative Team Player Adaptable to change
SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Essential
- Good interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a team
- Ability to plan efficient and economical routes
- Good verbal and written communication skills (must be able to complete journey documentation paperwork accurately and legibly)
- Ability to keep to pre-arranged schedule
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This advert is for Porter/Driver with Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust in Tameside General Hospital. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Permanent: Various Shift Pattern Cover. The application deadline is 02 Sep 2026.
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