Band 2 Porter Driver

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

Job summary

A leading NHS trust is seeking Hospital Porters to support clinical and non-clinical teams at Heartlands Hospital in Birmingham. The role involves the movement of patients and equipment, requiring strong communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Successful candidates will contribute to the smooth operation of hospital services while ensuring patient comfort and safety.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate written and verbal skills in English.
• Experience dealing with the public and working under pressure.
• Ability to work independently within guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Movement of patients on beds, trolleys, and wheelchairs.
• Handling equipment, medication, and waste.
• Walking within the hospital and carrying heavy loads.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Organizational skills

Education

Basic education in literacy and numeracy

Job description

Job summary

Hospital porters provide a varied and supportive role to clinical and non-clinical teams. This includes the movement of patients on beds, trolleys, and wheelchairs. It also involves the movement of equipment, medication, medical gases, post, patient notes, patient meals, consumables, waste, samples, and test results from one place to another; enabling care and services to continue.

They must demonstrate written and verbal skills in English to communicate effectively with staff at all levels within the organization and express a sympathetic and diplomatic nature, especially when dealing with sickness, bereavement, and distress.

Main duties of the job

You will work with internal hospital staff, management, patients, their families, and external contacts including contractors. The role involves walking within and around the hospital, frequently carrying bulky and heavy loads such as gas cylinders and machinery, reaching, stretching, bending, and working outdoors in various weather conditions.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust promotes an inclusive culture where everyone feels valued and supported. We are committed to diversity, developing compassionate leaders, and making reasonable adjustments for staff with disabilities to help them perform their roles effectively.

Details

• Date posted: 22 May 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for Change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,169 per year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
• Reference number: 304-9000816
• Job location: Heartlands Hospital, Bordesley Green E, Birmingham, B9 5SS

Job description

For detailed responsibilities, please see the attached Job Description.

Person Specification

Qualifications (Essential)

• Basic education in literacy and numeracy

Experience (Essential)

• Ability to work as part of a team
• Experience dealing with the public and working under pressure

Desirable

• Organizational skills, such as sorting post

Additional Criteria (Essential)

• Physically capable of performing duties and adhering to policies
• Flexible and reliable for service needs
• Willing to suggest and assist with improvements in care standards
• UK driving license with up to 6 points (for Porter Driver posts)
• Ability to work independently within guidelines

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This role requires a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.