Porter/Driver

Job summary

Synchronicity Care Limited (SCL)/CDD Services are a wholly owned subsidiary company of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT). SCL/CDD Services provides a range of non-clinical Estates, Facilities and Procurement services to CDDFT.

SCL/CDD Services are looking to recruit a conscientious, flexible, enthusiastic and customer focussed individual to join our Portering and Transport Team based at Darlington Memorial Hospital (DMH).

Porter/Drivers are responsible for providing support services to the Trusts clinical teams, incorporating the movement of patients and supplies within the DMH site.

Main duties of the job

Successful post holders must be of a smart appearance, have an ability to communicate well at all levels, be level-headed and remain calm during emergency situations, be able to take instructions yet at times prioritise and act on their own initiative and have a proven ability to work without direct supervision.

A detailed understanding of hospital functions, experience of working with the general public and proven driving experience are desirable however full training will be provided.

The successful applicant must be flexible in their approach to working times, be available to work shifts, weekends and bank holidays when required. There may be occasions where the successful applicant is required to work at other sites within the Trust.

All posts will be subject to a 6 month probation period.

About us

Where available, visa sponsorship is subject to the role meeting the Home Office Skilled Worker eligibility requirements. This includes, but is not limited to, the role being eligible for sponsorship and meeting the applicable salary threshold and other immigration requirements. Eligibility for sponsorship will be assessed in line with current Home Office guidance.

This is a legal and regulatory requirement, and we cannot proceed with sponsorship until UKVI has completed the approval process.

We regret any inconvenience this causes. Our decision is based solely on our current regulatory position and is not related to your suitability for the role or any personal characteristic.

SCL is a wholly owned subsidiary of County Durham and Darlington NHS Foundation Trust (CDDFT) set up to deliver a range of non-clinical services The company is separate legal body to CDDFT.

SCL offers its own Terms and Conditions of employment which differ to the national NHS Terms and Conditions. As an employee in the company you will benefit from:

• A Competitive salary
• Access to a pension scheme - National Employment Savings Trust (NEST) CDD Services will pay a 3% contribution (this is over and above the minimum contribution rate at the present time)
• Night Shift Working Allowances (where appropriate)
• Bank Holiday Working Allowances (where appropriate)

Bank work is offered on an 'as and when' basis with no guaranteed hours and will be paid on a pro-rata hourly rate for hours worked only

Details

• Date posted: 01 September 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £12.84 an hour per annum pro rata
• Contract: Bank
• Working pattern: Flexible working
• Reference number: M9439-26-0011
• Job locations: Darlington Memorial Hospital, Hollyhurst Road, Darlington, DL3 6HX, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

To provide a high quality Portering and Transport service as part of the CDD Services team and ensuring that a continuity of service is maintained whilst adhering to all relevant policies and procedures.

Provide a courteous, efficient Portering and Transport service within the trust.

To project a friendly and professional attitude to all patients, staff and visitors and to demonstrate product knowledge when enquiries are made.

Main duties include:

Patient movement

Transport

Clean and maintain Portering/Transport equipment

Waste management/linen collection deliveries

Collection and delivery of specimens/pharmacy items/notes and other correctly packaged items

Postal duties (sort, frank mail etc.)

Mortuary duties

Delivery of supplies

Respond to and participate in emergency procedures (fire, cardiac arrest etc.)

Transport and change medical gas cylinders

Assist any other staff when required

Move furniture and equipment

Any other appropriate duties as required

The above list is not exclusive or exhaustive; the successful post holder is expected to be co-operative and flexible in line with the needs of the post, department and also the needs of the business.