A&E/General Porter

NHS; Bedford; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading NHS Trust as a Porter in Bedford, providing essential support by transporting patients and medical supplies across wards. This permanent, full-time role offers an annual salary of £24,465 within a dynamic healthcare environment committed to staff wellbeing and development.

Qualifications

• GCSE English or equivalent at a pass required.
• Clean and valid full UK license.
• Read/Write/Spoken English to a basic standard.

Responsibilities

• Collect and transport pathology specimens and medical gases.
• Assist with patient transportation within hospital departments.
• Remove deceased patients to the mortuary as required.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to prioritize workload

Team Player

Education

GCSE English or equivalent

Job description

Job summary

The post holder will be a member of the general Portering team and will provide a fullPortering service to all wards and departments as instructed by the PorteringServices Manager, Head Porter or duty Charge hand Porter. Core duties will involve thetransportation of patients, records, equipment, specimens and supplies, together with other tasksas detailed in this job description.

The Porter will be based primarily in Accident & Emergency department.

Main duties of the job

o Collection and transportation of pathology specimens.o Collection of medical gases etc. from store, transport to ward, and department andassemble where necessary.o Change medical gas cylinders in manifold roomso Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner.o Be prepared to carry out the transportation of patient from and or between wards anddepartments. and from Accident & Emergencyo Carry out the removal of deceased patients to the mortuary. (Assist & with viewings asdirected.)o Be prepared to carry the appropriate bleep and undertake duties at departmental levelas directed, i.e. A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy,o Carry out Portering of a general nature such as furniture removalsoo Responsibilities continued:o Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner.o To collect and record in the appropriate ledger, blood products as requested from theBlood Bank to wards and departments.o To carry the respective general, departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed.o To assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with therelevant Trust policies.o Be prepared to carry out planned and ad - hoc security duties as directed.o Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents

About us

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics. You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology.

Our Values

We not only recruit based on qualifications and experience - we recruit individuals who demonstrate the behaviours which underpin our Trusts core values. We achieve this by using values based recruitment. We are dedicated to making our recruitment practices as inclusive as possible for everyone, we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and creating a culture that values differences.

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering first 6 months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required. Please review all documents attached to ensure you familiarize yourself with all requirements of the job.

Details Date posted

02 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

418-COR0644-CW-A

Job locations

Bedford Hospital South Wing Kempston Road Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 0UZ

Job description Job responsibilities

To distribute clean linen to all wards and departments in an emergency out of hoursservice. Collection and transportation of pathology specimens. Collection of medical gases etc. from store, transport to ward, and department andassemble where necessary. Change medical gas cylinders in manifold rooms Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner. Be prepared to carry out the transportation of patient from and or between wards anddepartments. Carry out the removal of deceased patients to the mortuary. (Assist & with viewings asdirected.) Be prepared to carry the appropriate bleep and undertake duties at departmental levelas directed, i.e. A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy, Utility Services and Post Room. Carry out Portering of a general nature such as furniture removals Assemble equipment as necessary such as beds, tables etc. Store as necessary in thebed store. Responsibilities continued: Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner. To collect and record in the appropriate ledger, blood products as requested from theBlood Bank to wards and departments. To carry the respective general, departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed. To assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with therelevant Trust policies. Be prepared to carry out planned and ad - hoc security duties as directed. Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents. Be prepared to attend for duty at short notice in the event of staff shortages or aHOSPITAL MAJOR INCIDENT ALERT and assist as directed. To attend all hospital, departmental and local specialist training both on the hospital siteand at a recognised off site training establishment. Observe all statutory and other relevant requirements, in particular to those relating toHealth & Safety, together with the wearing of protective clothing and uniforms. Undertake routine and ad-hoc security checks both internal and external. To undertake when necessary duties within other core areas such as Departmental,Utility and 22. Postal services and to carry out all tasks as detailed within theappropriate job description. To undertake general Portering duties on the North Wing site at the request of thePortering Services Manager. To assist in other Portering duties as required by your line Manager. To wear the uniform and all necessary protective clothing as issued by the Trust incompliance with the Trust policy and the Health & Safety at Work Act or any otherlegislative currently in force.

Job description Job responsibilities

To distribute clean linen to all wards and departments in an emergency out of hoursservice. Collection and transportation of pathology specimens. Collection of medical gases etc. from store, transport to ward, and department andassemble where necessary. Change medical gas cylinders in manifold rooms Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner. Be prepared to carry out the transportation of patient from and or between wards anddepartments. Carry out the removal of deceased patients to the mortuary. (Assist & with viewings asdirected.) Be prepared to carry the appropriate bleep and undertake duties at departmental levelas directed, i.e. A&E, X-Ray, OPD, Pharmacy, Utility Services and Post Room. Carry out Portering of a general nature such as furniture removals Assemble equipment as necessary such as beds, tables etc. Store as necessary in thebed store. Responsibilities continued: Deal with all general inquiries from staff, patients, visitors and members of the public ina helpful and courteous manner. To collect and record in the appropriate ledger, blood products as requested from theBlood Bank to wards and departments. To carry the respective general, departmental bleep and mobile handsets as directed. To assist in the event of a fire or hospital major security alert in accordance with therelevant Trust policies. Be prepared to carry out planned and ad - hoc security duties as directed. Check the identity of anyone arousing suspicion and report all incidents. Be prepared to attend for duty at short notice in the event of staff shortages or aHOSPITAL MAJOR INCIDENT ALERT and assist as directed. To attend all hospital, departmental and local specialist training both on the hospital siteand at a recognised off site training establishment. Observe all statutory and other relevant requirements, in particular to those relating toHealth & Safety, together with the wearing of protective clothing and uniforms. Undertake routine and ad-hoc security checks both internal and external. To undertake when necessary duties within other core areas such as Departmental,Utility and 22. Postal services and to carry out all tasks as detailed within theappropriate job description. To undertake general Portering duties on the North Wing site at the request of thePortering Services Manager. To assist in other Portering duties as required by your line Manager. To wear the uniform and all necessary protective clothing as issued by the Trust incompliance with the Trust policy and the Health & Safety at Work Act or any otherlegislative currently in force.

Person Specification Essential Criteria Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent at a pass
• Clean and Valid Full UK License
• Read/Write/Spoken English to basic standard

Desirable Desirable

• Previous e GCSE or equivalent English Grade C or abovexperience working as Hospital Porter

essential Essential

• Good communication skills Ability to prioritise workload Open/Reflective/Warm

essential Essential

• Team Player
• Previous experience of working in A&E

essential Essential

• clean and Full UK driving license

desirable Essential

• customer service

Person Specification Essential Criteria Essential

• GCSE English or equivalent at a pass
• Clean and Valid Full UK License
• Read/Write/Spoken English to basic standard

Desirable Desirable

• Previous e GCSE or equivalent English Grade C or abovexperience working as Hospital Porter

essential Essential

• Good communication skills Ability to prioritise workload Open/Reflective/Warm

essential Essential

• Team Player
• Previous experience of working in A&E

essential Essential

• clean and Full UK driving license

desirable Essential

• customer service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing Kempston Road Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 0UZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Bedford Hospital South Wing Kempston Road Bedford

Kempston Road

Bedford

MK42 0UZ

Employer's website

https://www.bedfordshirehospitals.nhs.uk/working-here/ (Opens in a new tab)