Porter - weekends only

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Job Reference 2gethersupportsolutions/TP/10574/771

Number of Positions:

1

Contract Type:

Permanent

Weekly

Hours:

15

Location:

William Harvey Hospital, Kennington Road, Ashford

Closing Date:

17/09/2026

Job Category:

Site:

William Harvey Hospital

Business Unit:

Facilities

2gether
Support
Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing
support
to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

The Role:

Porters are the heartbeat of NHS hospitals, making sure crucial goods and items are delivered where they are needed most. They also make sure patients are at the right place at the right time to get the treatment they need.

You will provide essential support in the hospital environment by safely and efficiently transporting patients, equipment, and materials to various departments, ensuring a high standard of care and operational efficiency .

This is a permanent, part time position working Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm (15 hours per week)

Main Duties:

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, departments, and operating theatres.
• Move medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of transport equipment.
• Assist with the handling of deceased patients in a respectful manner.
• Deliver mail, lab results, and other documents as required.
• Comply with the Trust infection and control and health and safety policies
• To liaise with colleagues and patients

The Person:

The ideal candidate will be physically fit, able to perform tasks involving lifting and moving patients and equipment, and possess clear verbal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, staff, and visitors. They should demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, compassion, and sensitivity to patient privacy. Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, and basic literacy and numeracy skills to follow instructions and complete documentation are also essential.

A proficient level of reading, verbal, and written English is required for this role to ensure effective communication and job performance.

What We Offer:

• Generous Annual Leave: 26 Days + Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell leave.
• Company Pension
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Discounts on travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing, and travel extras.
• Access to Blue Light Card
• Access to our employee benefits platform
• Subsidised bus pass.
• Savings on health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion, and entertainment.
• Training and development opportunities, including functional skills training.

Bringing a valid form of photo identification is required for your interview. Unfortunately, we will be unable to proceed if you do not provide an acceptable form of

We will cover costs for a DBS check if required for the role.

Social values are at the core of 2gether
Support
Solutions.
We are
committed
to fostering a diverse and
inclusive
workforce that truly represents our local communities . We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.
As a Disability
Confident
employer, we
actively
encourage and
support
candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.