Bank Porter

NHS; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in York is seeking a Bank Porter to join their Portering Team. The role involves moving patients, equipment, and samples across departments. Candidates do not need prior experience as training will be provided. Various shift patterns are available, up to 37.5 hours per week. The ideal applicant is a strong team player who is kind and motivated to help others. This position offers valuable benefits, including access to the NHS Pension Scheme and generous holiday entitlement.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27 days holiday rising to 33

Generous relocation package up to 30% of salary

Employee Assistance Programme 24/7

NHS Car Lease scheme

Cycle to Work scheme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts on restaurants and shopping

Qualifications

• Strong team player, kind, friendly, and motivated.
• Willingness to learn and develop skills is essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the movement of patients, equipment, and samples.
• Work in a busy Emergency Department.

Skills

Working with people

Ability to take instruction

Education

English & Maths GCSE or equivalent

Job description

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)

Bank Porter

The closing date is 30 December 2025

Hours - Various shift patterns available (up to 37.5 hours per week)

Base - York Hospital

Are you a strong team player, kind, friendly and motivated and willing to help others? Yes, then we may have the role for you!

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (YTHFM) are looking for approachable and flexible Bank Porters to join our Portering Team in York. Experience is not necessary as full training will be given, but a willingness to learn and develop your skills is essential.

• Monday to Sunday 14:00-22:00
• Monday to Sunday 06:00-14:00
• Monday to Sunday 22:00-06:00

Main duties of the job

The Porters are mainly responsible for the movement of patients, equipment and samples across the various departments and wards within the York Hospital site.

The Emergency Department (ED) is a very busy area with a high volume of patients that need moving in and out of the department at any time of the day or night.

About us

Trust Information Pack:

• Access to the NHS Pension Scheme, providing generous benefits upon retirement, as well as a lump sum and pension for dependants.
• 27 days holiday rising to 33 days (depending on NHS Trust service).
• A generous relocation package of up to 30% of salary (capped at £18k) to support with relocation expenses for hard to fill positions where relocation would be an expectation to undertake the role fully. If you would like to discuss a potential relocation package, please speak to the recruiting department/manager.
• A variety of different types of paid and unpaid leave covering emergency and planned leave.
• Confidential advice and support on personal, work, family and relationship issues, 24/7, from our Employee Assistance Programme.
• NHS Car Lease scheme and Cycle to Work scheme.
• An extensive range of learning and development opportunities.
• Discounts on restaurants, getaways, shopping, motoring, cinema and finance from a range of providers.

For further information on the fantastic range of benefits we offer please visit the Trust's dedicated Staff Benefits pages.

Job responsibilities

A full description of the role is available in the attachment: job description.

Please note that if a high number of applications are received this advert may close early. You are advised to submit your application at the earliest opportunity. Working for the Trust

Across our organisation, people are guided by values that were co-developed with staff: we are kind; we are open; and we pursue excellence.

Our values play into our ambition to develop a more diverse workforce, truly representative of our communities. We welcome applications from everyone, while working with our Staff Networks - including our Race Equality, LGBTQ+, Disability and Carers Networks - to increase the number of applications we receive from different backgrounds. If there is anything we can do to make our application process more accessible to you, please contact: [e-mail]. As part of seeking to become more inclusive, we will consider requests for flexible working from the start of your employment. It may not be suitable for every role, but we will try and be supportive where we can. We would encourage you to speak to the recruiting manager named within this advert to discuss any requirements you may have.

YTHFM are currently funding level 1 membership of a Tailored Healthcare Cash Plan for all substantive Band 2 and 3 staff, on a trial basis and as a gesture of goodwill. This provides employees with access to a range of benefits, including refunding the costs of optical and dental services, physiotherapy and wellbeing treatments, up to defined limits. This does not form part of our terms and conditions of employment and could be withdrawn at any time. We also offer discounted membership of Westfield Health's standard Plan for staff on bank contracts or employed in Band 4 or above.

Armed Forces Friendly Employer

We are holders of the Gold Award from the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, which is helping actively promote SaBRE - Supporting Britains Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

Person Specification

Education, Qualifications and Training

• English & Maths GCSE or equivalent

Experience and Knowledge Required

• Working with people
• Able to take instruction & apply to role.
• Previous NHS experience

Skills and Attributes

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.

Employer name

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management (LLP)