Porter
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust
Slough, Berkshire, SL2 4HL
Salary
£26,618
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
6 September 2026
6 days left
Job description
Join Our Dedicated Healthcare Team - Make a Real Difference We are looking for a compassionate and driven individual to join our team, where your skil...
Join Our Team as a Porter - Essential to Patient Care
- As a Porter in our trusted healthcare team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding care.
- On a typical day, your responsibilities will include:
- Transporting patients safely and compassionately around the site.
- Moving equipment and furniture between wards to ensure smooth operations.
- Collecting and delivering essential supplies and samples to support patient care.
- Undertaking Postal Service and messenger duties to maintain communication across departments.
- Collecting and disposing of waste to ensure a clean, safe environment.
- Responding to any emergency situations that may arise, always remaining calm and efficient.
- A Role That Makes a Difference
- Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to follow departmental standards and health and safety regulations to ensure safe, effective working practices.
- You will consistently uphold the Trust's values, working collaboratively with your colleagues to provide efficient, high-quality service and excellent customer care to our patients.
- Working Hours and Flexibility
- As a full-time member of staff, you will work up to 37.5 hours per week, on a rota shift pattern that includes nights and weekends.
- You will also receive pay enhancements for unsociable hours, reflecting the important nature of your work and commitment to our patients.
Are you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in patient care?
Were seeking a compassionate and reliablePorterto join our team. If you take pride in helping others and enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, wed love to hear from you!
About the Role: As a Porter, youll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital, helping to transport patients, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently. You will:
Work as part of a supportive team, following the roster set by the Site Portering Supervisor.Provide excellent patient care assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a polite, considerate, and professional manner.Transport patients safely and comfortablyusing beds, wheelchairs, or trolleys.Ensure essential equipment is in good working order, reporting any faults to your supervisor or departmental manager.Communicate effectively answering telephones courteously and ensuring messages are passed on quickly and accurately.
What Were Looking For
- A caring and compassionate nature, with a strong focus on patient dignity and safety.
- Good communication and teamwork skills.
- Awareness of health and safety when moving patients and equipment.
- No formal qualifications are required full training will be provided.
Why Join Us? - Be part of theNHS family, making a real impact in patient care.
- Full training and development opportunities to support your career progression.
- Access to NHS benefits, including pension scheme, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.
- Work in a friendly and supportive team environment.
If youre looking for a role where every day is different and you can truly make a difference, apply today!
For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.
We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.
Please note that this role is noteligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the full duration of the post.
Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme.
We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.
Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.
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Qualifications
Essential
- Good level of education and clear understanding in English Language and literature.
Experience
Essential
- Previous Portering experience or worked within a service industry.
- Good customer relationships
Desirable
- Previous experience in working within a team environment.
Special Requirements
Essential
- Due to the nature of the role, the post holder must have the ability to move and lift heavy objects e.g.beds/wheelchairs/meal trollies.
Desirable
- Able to adapt to the service requirements and work under pressure.
Skills and Knowledge
Essential
- Be able to work using own initiative and within a multi disciplined team.
- Good clear communication skills.
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
28 August 2026
Last checked
31 August 2026
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About the employer
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