Porter - NHS

Are you friendly, compassionate and motivated by helping others? Join our team as an NHS Porter
, where you’ll play a vital role in supporting patient care across the hospital.

As a Patient‑Facing Porter, you will be a key part of the hospital experience. You will be responsible for safely transporting patients between wards, departments and diagnostic areas, often being one of the first friendly faces they meet. This role involves regular interaction with patients
, offering reassurance, conversation, and a calm presence during what can be a stressful time.

Your duties will include:

• Safely transporting patients in beds, wheelchairs, and trolleys
• Communicating clearly and compassionately with patients, staff, and visitors
• Supporting clinical teams by delivering equipment, specimens, and supplies
• Ensuring safe movement around the hospital, following infection control procedures
• Maintaining high standards of dignity, respect, and patient confidentiality

• A warm, approachable, and patient‑focused attitude
• Good communication skills and the ability to provide reassurance to patients
• Comfortable working on your feet and managing physical tasks
• Ability to work a varied shift pattern
  , including 12pm–8pm shifts and some weekends
• Reliability, punctuality, and a strong sense of teamwork

• 37.5 hours per week (full time)
• Varied roster including afternoons and weekends
• Appointment subject to an Enhanced DBS (criminal background) check