Bank Porter/Driver

NHS; Whitehaven; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is looking for a Bank Porter/Driver to support patient movement and deliver portering functions. This role requires flexibility and involvement in various duties to ensure reliable service across departments. Applicants should possess GCSE English and Maths, and relevant certifications like PMVA and first aid. The position is located in Whitehaven, offering opportunities for development and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work

Vivup confidential counselling service

Qualifications

• Good level of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) certificate or equivalent.
• Fire warden certificate or equivalent.
• First aid trained.

Responsibilities

• Support the movement of patients, waste, and medical items.
• Deliver a range of portering functions as part of the Shift Team.
• Ensure timely and reliable service to all wards and departments.

Skills

Ability to follow instruction methodically

Able to work without supervision

Ability to work as part of a team

Ability to use initiative appropriately

Able to work under pressure

Able to follow health and safety procedures

Education

Good level of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent

First aid trained

Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) certificate or equivalent

Fire warden certificate or equivalent

Job description

Bank Porter/Driver

The closing date is 26 January 2026

The Trust's Portering team form part of the wider Facilities Management Department which is responsible for all elements of core function of an ancillary and specialist nature, helping to support the flow of all inpatient and outpatient services within the Cumbria Integrated Care Hospitals Trust.

The Trust's portering teams support the provision of a timely and reliable service to all wards, departments and specialist areas throughout the Trust's two main acute Hospital sites, the West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven and the Cumberland Infirmary at Carlisle.

Porters are involved with a wide range of ancillary duties and responsibilities which centre on the movement of patients, waste, medical gases, pathological items and all other specialist goods or equipment required to aid clinical services in the delivery of safe and responsive patient care.

Bank Porters deliver a range of portering functions in support of the existing Shift Team in order to distribute the increased workloads demanded by the vast majority of departments during standard working hours. Working patterns will be reviewed periodically to ensure service delivery is both adequate and appropriately reflected through existing rota.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

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Disclosure and Barring Service

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.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £5.90 = £27.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £5.90 = £55.40. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

• Good level of GCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
• Prevention & Management of Violence and Aggression (PMVA) certificate or equivalent
• Fire warden certificate or equivalent.
• First aid trained.

Knowledge and Experience

• Health & Safety
• Customer Care
• Work in a NHS or Hospital environment.
• Work in emergency situations/response.
• Radio/bleep communication.

Skills and Aptitudes

• Ability to follow instruction methodically
• Able to work without supervision
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Ability to use initiative appropriately
• Able to work under pressure
• Able to follow health and safety procedures

Other Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Flexible approach to working hours
• Committed to undertaking required training
• Willing to progress and develop
• Able to work at short notice
• Able to travel independently to outlying sites if required

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.