Band 2 Patient Porter at University Hospitals Birmingham: Visa Sponsorship Available

Naija UK Connect; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

Competitive NHS salary

Training and development

Staff discounts

Job summary

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 2 Patient Porter in Birmingham, West Midlands. You will support clinical and non-clinical teams around the clock, moving patients and hospital resources safely across the site.

The role offers a starting salary of £25,272 per year, with NHS pension and opportunities for training and development. Visa sponsorship is available for eligible applicants.

Qualifications

• Ability to work safely and courteously, following Trust Policies.
• Capable of designated shifts and times as required.
• Flexible to follow planned work schedules with alterations as needed.
• Willing to wear the supplied uniform and comply with infection control policy.
• Physically able to move patients by wheelchair, bed or stretcher.
• Right to work in the UK, or eligibility for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Move patients, equipment, notes and samples around the hospital site.
• Transport patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs across wards and departments.
• Assist with transfers from wards, departments and helipad when required.
• Ensure safe handling of resources to support clinical and non-clinical teams.

Skills

Safety awareness

Shift work

Infection control

Patient handling

Visa sponsorship

Job description

Licensed visa sponsor — University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is on the Home Office register of licensed worker sponsors (Skilled Worker), so it can sponsor a work visa. This particular advert does not mention sponsorship, so confirm with the employer before you apply. Applicants from Nigeria and elsewhere, in the UK or overseas, may apply. Check any employer on our sponsor list

Are you a Nigerian or African immigrant seeking a vital support role in the UK healthcare system? University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust is hiring a Band 2 Patient Porter in Birmingham, West Midlands, a role perfectly suited for those needing UK work visa sponsorship. This permanent position offers a salary of £25,272 per year, providing a stable entry point into the NHS for overseas applicants.

Job Description

As a Hospital Porter, you will provide essential support to clinical and non-clinical teams around the clock, operating on a rotational shift pattern. Your primary duties will involve the safe and courteous movement of patients on beds, trolleys, and wheelchairs across the hospital site, including transfers from wards, departments, and even the helipad, sometimes utilising an internal ambulance.

Beyond patient transport, your responsibilities extend to moving crucial hospital resources such as equipment, medication, medical gases, post, patient notes, meals, consumables, and waste. You will also be responsible for transferring samples and test results, ensuring that all services and care can continue smoothly and efficiently within the Trust.

Requirements

• Ability to work safely and courteously, adhering to Trust Policies and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Capability to work designated shifts from agreed start to end times.
• Flexibility to follow planned work schedules while also making necessary alterations.
• Commitment to wearing the supplied uniform in accordance with Trust Policy and complying with Infection Control Policy.
• Physical ability to assist patients into wheelchairs and onto beds, and to move patients by wheelchair, bed, or stretcher over various distances.
• Right to work in the UK, or eligibility for Skilled Worker (Tier 2) visa sponsorship, which is available for this role.

Benefits

• Competitive NHS salary with annual increments.
• Generous NHS pension scheme.
• Comprehensive training and development opportunities.
• A supportive and inclusive work environment within a large NHS Trust.
• Access to NHS staff discounts and wellbeing programmes.

Visa Sponsorship & Foreigner Eligibility

Visa / Skilled Worker (Tier 2) sponsorship is available for this position, making it explicitly open to foreign and overseas applicants who require a UK work visa. Non-UK residents are encouraged to apply. If your immigration status is borderline or complex, it is advisable to clearly state your current status and any sponsorship requirements in your application or during the initial contact.