Porter

Job summary

We are looking for hard working, reliable and flexible individuals to work as a member of the Facilities Team.

You will carry out a wide range of Portering duties which is a 24hr/365 days a year service.

This role is patient facing.

The work is varied and interesting, it requires initiative, awareness and good customer service skills. You must also have the ability to work as part of a team plus a flexible approach to working hours, which will include nights, weekends and Bank Holidays which are all essential in order to meet the needs of the department.

Enhancements are paid for lates, weekends, nights and bank holidays.

The position is on a shift basis covering earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a set 13 week roster.

Main duties of the job

This includes sorting/delivery and collection of mail in the post room; dealing with the transfer of patients; movement of equipment and furniture, as well as linen, medical records and drugs.

Full training will be given.

A full UK manual driving licence is essential to this role which needs to include driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonne.

Closing date of applications: 27th August 2026

Interview date: 10th September 2026

About us

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we can play in supporting the public, patients, our own people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population and the communities in which they live by providing Exceptional Care Together

Our fundamental Values of Compassion, Openness and Excellence underpin how we intend to work as a Trust and the associated behaviours are becoming embedded in all aspects of how we work.

In return we will offer:

• Development opportunities, both professional and leadership development
• On-going support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond.
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts:

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England - an average of 2077 per week.
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day - 3rd largest in the country.
• Our hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in our 57 operating theatres.
• We are one of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research active University Hospital with a large and varied portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities for all staff.

Job responsibilities

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Important visa information:Due to UK Home Office immigration rule changes effective from 22 July 2025, applicants sponsored under Occupation Code 6131 (Nursing Auxiliaries and Assistants) may not be eligible to bring dependants under the Skilled Worker route if their Certificate of Sponsorship is issued on or after this date. Applicants are responsible for understanding how these rules apply to their individual circumstances. The Trust cannot provide immigration advice. Further information is available on theSkilled Worker visa: Your partner and children - GOV.UK

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Person specification

Driving Licence

Essential

• Must have full manual UK Driving Licence

Desirable

• Experience of Driving larger vehicles up to 3.5T

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills
• Evidence of IT skills

Skills

Essential

• Good interpersonal skills to deal with patients and staff
• Ability to load and unload vehicles of large quantities