Porter

Job OverviewJoin Our Dedicated Healthcare Team – Make a Real DifferenceWe are looking for a compassionate and driven individual to join our team, where your skills and enthusiasm will directly impact the care and comfort of our patients.As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to confidently navigate IT systems. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, with a commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients. While teamwork is essential, you will also have the confidence to take on individual responsibilities with autonomy and professionalism.In this role, you will interact with a diverse range of patients, playing a crucial role in ensuring their stay with us is as comfortable and positive as possible. Your dedication and efforts will contribute to the high standards of care we deliver every day.If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others and work in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.To progress to interview, you will be required to complete and pass a Maths and English assessment as part of the recruitment process.Applicants must be flexible and may be asked to work a variety of shift patterns, including nights and weekendPlease note that this position does not offer sponsorship.Main duties of the jobJoin Our Team as a Porter – Essential to Patient CareResponsibilitiesAs 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 DifferenceDue 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 FlexibilityAs 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.Working for our organisationFrimley 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.We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.Frimley Health Trust benefits on VimeoDetailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesPorter – Join Our Dedicated Team at the NHSAre you looking for a rewarding role where you can make a real difference in patient care? We’re seeking a compassionate and reliable Porter to join our team. If you take pride in helping others and enjoy working in a fast-paced healthcare environment, we’d love to hear from you!About The RoleAs a Porter, you’ll 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 comfortably using 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 We’re 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.We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been receivedPerson specificationQualificationsEssential criteriaGood education to GCSE standard or equivalent experienceExperienceEssential criteriaPrevious experience of working within a team as well as the ability to work alone.Desirable criteriaPrevious experience in a similar roleSkillsEssential criteriaGood communication skills and the ability to communicate clearly, both verbally, and in writing in the English la nguageFlexible approach to workSpecial RequirementsEssential criteriaDue to the nature of the role, the post holder must be physically fit and have the ability to move and lift heavy objects e.g. beds, wheelchairs and furniture. This is often within confined spacesDesirable criteriaAble to adapt to the service requirements and work under pressureFrimley Health NHS Foundation Trust (FHFT) is proud of its strong reputation, record of achievement and ambition for the future. We serve a population of over 900,000 people across Berkshire, Hampshire, Surrey and South Buckinghamshire, and remain committed to improving the health and wellbeing of our communities.Our new organisational strategy – FHFT 2030 – sets out our ambition to be the best place to receive care and the best place to work in the NHS. Underpinned by our Trust values – Committed to Excellence, Working Together, Facing the Future, and being a modern, compassionate, Healthcare Organisation – we are creating a culture where our people can thrive and patients always come first.We continue to invest heavily in our services and facilities. This includes the development of a new hospital at Frimley Park, major expansion of diagnostics and inpatient capacity, and the continued transformation of services across our sites. We have already delivered a brand-new £100m state-of-the-art Heatherwood Hospital, a £49m Emergency Assessment Centre at Wexham Park, and a £10m upgrade to maternity services.We are also committed to sustainability and the NHS Net Zero ambition. Our new hospital and estate developments are being designed to be environmentally responsible, energy efficient, and future-proofed, featuring on-site renewables energy and intelligent energy systems. Through our green plan, we are embedding sustainable practices across all areas of care and operations, ensuring we reduce our environmental impact while improving population health and wellbeing. Our staff are key to helps us deliver on our ambition and to ensure sustainability is a core component of care delivery and our operations.Alongside estates’ investments, we are embedding a strong focus on digital innovation and quality improvement. Our electronic patient record (Epic), launched in 2024, is already enabling safer, more connected, and more effective care for patients, while giving staff the tools they need to do their best work. Our electronic patient record also supports safe and effective digitised care pathways, savings time and carbon, whilst delivering excellent quality of care.Everything we do is guided by our values, shaping how we care for patients, support colleagues, and build a sustainable future for healthcare together.Apply online now