# Ward Porter

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Practice Plus Group.

## Canonical URLs

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Practice Plus Group
- **Location:** The Brooms, Emersons Green, Bristol, BS16 7FH, United Kingdom
- **Workplace type:** onsite
- **Profession:** Porter
- **Salary:** £24784.00
- **Contract type:** Permanent
- **Employment type:** Full-time
- **Closing date:** 2026-10-26T23:59:59.999Z
- **Posted:** 2026-09-15T13:16:20.898Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/E0314-26-2849
- **Application URL:** https://apply.practiceplusgroup.com/vacancies/14600/ward-porter.html
- **Employer website:** https://practiceplusgroup.com/our-jobs/join-our-team/

## Job Content

### Job summary

Ward Porter

Emersosn Green, Bristol.

- £24,784.50 per year
- Full-time 37.5 hours per week
- 25 days annual leave +Bank holidays
- Private pension with Employer contributions.
- Continuous training and development.

Hours: Flexible shift pattern between 7am and 9pm.

### Main duties of the job

To provide the safe and efficient transfer of patients and goods around the Hospital as required and to work as part of the Hospital Team to provide a safe and caring environment in line with patients needs

- To accompany patients to and from the theatre and recovery, radiology department and down to transport on discharge.
- The post holder will be in constant contact with patients, relatives, staff and visitors; many of whom will be worried and apprehensive. A porter must be able to communicate in a clear and precise manner, as the transfer of accurate information is essential to patient safety and the smooth running of the department.

Transfer of Goods

- To accept deliveries, ensure boxes are stored appropriately and rubbish removed.

Medical Gas Management

- Assist with the maintenance and use of CD size Oxygen cylinders on the ward; exchanging empty cylinders when full, checking for leaks and rectifying problems.
- Follow Health and Safety guidelines, ensuring that cylinders are transported safely and stored securely in the designated bed holder, wheelchair holder or trolley.

### About us

Qualifications:

- Good standard of basic education.

Experience:

- 1 year in a similar position/ caring background.
- Moving and handling of patients
- Knowledge of health and safety requirements with regard to storage of oxygen etc.

Skills and Knowledge:

- Good communication skills verbal/written
- Ability to work with the wider caring team.
- Demonstrates common sense
- Sensitivity and empathy with people
- Ability to appreciate the needs of others
- Ability to work under pressure
- Ability to prioritise workload

### Details

- Date posted: 15 September 2026
- Pay scheme: Other
- Salary: £24,784 a year £24,784 per year
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 14600-1
- Job locations: The Brooms, Emersons Green, Bristol, Bristol, BS16 7FH, United Kingdom

### Job responsibilities

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