General Porter (Epsom)

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust; Epsom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team as a General Porter in a leading healthcare institution, where your role is vital in enhancing patient experiences. This physically demanding position offers a rewarding opportunity to make a real impact on the lives of patients. With a dynamic work environment and various shift patterns, you will be trained in all necessary areas to ensure success. Become the face of our portering team and enjoy a fulfilling career in a supportive and caring atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Essential skills include numeracy, literacy, and a strong customer care focus.
• Physical fitness is crucial for handling tasks in this role.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for moving patients and medical equipment around the hospital.
• Provide support in a dynamic work environment with varying tasks.

Skills

Numeracy

Literacy

Customer care focus

Physical fitness

Education

BICSc Qualification/NVQ or equivalent

Job description

Join to apply for the General Porter (Epsom) role at Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Job Summary

As a porter, you will be responsible for moving patients, medical equipment, medical notes, and other items around our hospital.

This role can be physically demanding but also highly rewarding, offering the chance to make a real difference in patient experience. The tasks vary daily, providing a dynamic work environment.

Please note: This is a physical role requiring manual handling.

Previous applicants within the past 6 months need not apply.

• Salary: £13.85 per hour. Please note this opportunity is NOT under Agenda For Change; terms & conditions vary.

Main duties of the job:

We seek caring, customer-focused individuals to be the face of our portering team. We provide training in all areas necessary for the role and support staff development.

We operate 24/7 with various shift patterns available.

Interviews will be held in Epsom - dates TBC

About Us:

Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust provides a range of medical services to approximately 490,000 people across southwest London and northeast Surrey, including specialist services like renal and neonatal intensive care.

Our area is diverse, covering urban and rural communities, with varying socio-economic backgrounds. We work closely with NHS Surrey and NHS Sutton and Merton to deliver excellent care.

The Trust employs about 5,000 staff and is supported by over 500 volunteers.

Date posted: 15 April 2025

Pay scheme: Other

Salary: £13.85/hour (not under Agenda for Change)

Contract: Permanent

Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible

Location: Epsom Hospital, Dorking Road, Epsom, KT18 7EG

Job responsibilities:

Please refer to the attached job description and person specification document for detailed information. Ensure your application addresses these documents.

Please note: This is a physical role requiring manual handling.

Qualifications:

• Essential: Numeracy and Literacy, Customer care focus, Physical fitness
• Desirable: BICSc Qualification/NVQ or equivalent, Infection Prevention and Control

Experience:

• Essential: Flexibility, NHS Values
• Desirable: Previous portering experience

Disclosure and Barring Service Check: This post is subject to a DBS check due to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975.

Employer: Epsom and St Helier University Hospitals NHS Trust

Website: https://www.epsom-sthelier.nhs.uk/work-for-us

Additional details:

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Industry: Hospitals and Health Care