Job overview
We are looking to hire Porter/Drivers to work 37.5 hours per week over a 24 hour 7 day week within the Portering Service at Fairfield General Hospital.
You will also be required to be flexible in your working pattern as you may be required to work evenings, nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
- You will be required to carry out the full range of portering duties, which may include driving vehicles off and on, site, transfer of patients around the site by wheelchair, trolley or bed, including deceased patients and all associated mortuary duties.
- You may also be required to transfer medical notes and medical supplies around the hospital site to various wards and departments. Please see job description for full details.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website: www.careers.northerncarealliance.nhs.uk
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Ability to push patients in beds, trolleys or wheelchairs across various levels
- Ability to carry/push items varying in weight up stairs and along different levels
- Ability to work alone or within a team
- Main confidentiality at all times
Desirable
- Understanding of health and safety
Knowledge
Essential
- Portering Knowledge
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with members of the public
Desirable
- Previous experience of working within a hospital environment
Qualifications
Essential
- Willingness to undertake training and development
- Driving Licence
Desirable
- Basic Maths and English
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This advert is for Porter/Driver with Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust in Salford, North West, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £25,272 per annum. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 16 Jul 2026.
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