Bank Porter | York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management’

York Teaching Hospital Facilities Management; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare service provider is looking for Bank Porters to join the Portering Team in York. This role involves the movement of patients, equipment, and samples within the hospital. No specific experience is necessary, as training will be provided. Ideal candidates are strong team players who are friendly, motivated, and willing to learn. Various shifts are available, making it a flexible opportunity within the healthcare sector, alongside attractive benefits including a generous holiday allowance and support for relocation.

Benefits

Access to NHS Pension Scheme

27-33 days holiday

Relocation package

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning and development opportunities

Discounts from providers

Qualifications

• No prior experience required as full training will be given.
• Approachability and flexibility are essential.

Responsibilities

• Moving patients, equipment, and samples across departments.
• Assisting in the busy Emergency Department.

Skills

Strong team player

Kind and friendly demeanor

Willingness to learn

Job description

Contract – Bank

Contract – Bank

Hours – Various shift patterns available

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

Base – York Hospital

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.

Working Patterns

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

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.

Benefits

• 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.

Trust Information Pack

https://yorkhospitals.pagetiger.com/hdjgxd

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.

Additional Benefits

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 Britain’s Reservists and Employers. This means that we have made a statement of intent to support all Defence personnel, including with applications for employment.

This advert closes on Tuesday 30 Dec 2025