General Porter | Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust; Slough; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider in the UK seeks a compassionate Porter to join their team. In this role, you will assist in patient transport, equipment handling, and ensure the delivery of outstanding patient care. Full training will be provided. The position involves working a flexible rota, including nights and weekends, with pay enhancements for unsociable hours. A caring nature and good communication skills are essential. Apply now to make a difference!

Benefits

NHS benefits including pension scheme

Staff discounts

Wellbeing support

Full training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Compassionate and driven individual with strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to navigate IT systems confidently.
• No formal qualifications are required as training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients safely and compassionately.
• Move equipment and supplies efficiently.
• Collect and dispose of waste to maintain a clean environment.
• Assist patients and staff courteously.
• Communicate effectively by answering telephones and passing messages.

Skills

Caring and compassionate nature

Good communication skills

Teamwork skills

Awareness of health and safety

Job description

Join Our Dedicated Healthcare Team – Make a Real Difference

We are looking for a compassionate and driven individual to join our team, where your skills and enthusiasm will directly impact the care and comfort of our patients.

As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to confidently navigate IT systems. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team, with a commitment to providing outstanding care to our patients. While teamwork is essential, you will also have the confidence to take on individual responsibilities with autonomy and professionalism.

In this role, you will interact with a diverse range of patients, playing a crucial role in ensuring their stay with us is as comfortable and positive as possible. Your dedication and efforts will contribute to the high standards of care we deliver every day.

If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of others and work in a supportive, dynamic environment, we would love to hear from you.

To progress to interview, you will be required to complete and pass a Maths and English assessment as part of the recruitment process.

Applicants must be flexible and may be asked to work a variety of shift patterns, including nights and weekend.

Please note that this position does not offer sponsorship.

Join Our Team as a Porter – Essential to Patient Care

As a Porter in our trusted healthcare team, you will play a key role in supporting the delivery of outstanding care. On a typical day, your responsibilities will include:

• Transporting patients safely and compassionately around the site.
• Moving equipment and furniture between wards to ensure smooth operations.
• Collecting and delivering essential supplies and samples to support patient care.
• Undertaking Postal Service and messenger duties to maintain communication across departments.
• Collecting and disposing of waste to ensure a clean, safe environment.
• Responding to any emergency situations that may arise, always remaining calm and efficient.

A Role That Makes a Difference

Due to the nature of this role, you will be required to follow departmental standards and health and safety regulations to ensure safe, effective working practices. You will consistently uphold the Trust’s values, working collaboratively with your colleagues to provide efficient, high-quality service and excellent customer care to our patients.

Working Hours and Flexibility

As a full-time member of staff, you will work up to 37.5 hours per week, on a rota shift pattern that includes nights and weekends. You will also receive pay enhancements for unsociable hours, reflecting the important nature of your work and commitment to our patients.

Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded the Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities for all staff and have a wide range of professional, management and leadership, and clinical skills training available.

Here at Frimley Health NHS Foundation Trust, we know how important it is to have a healthy work life balance; this benefits not only individuals but the patients we care for too.

We encourage applications from people who wish to work on a flexible basis, recognising that flexibility may mean a range of different working patterns and hours, we do our utmost to work with our staff to meet their needs and the needs of our service and its users.

Frimley Health Trust benefits on Vimeo

About the Role

As a Porter, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital, helping to transport patients, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently. You will:

• Work as part of a supportive team, following the roster set by the Site Portering Supervisor.
• Provide excellent patient care – assisting patients, visitors, and staff in a polite, considerate, and professional manner.
• Transport patients safely and comfortably using beds, wheelchairs, or trolleys.
• Ensure essential equipment is in good working order, reporting any faults to your supervisor or departmental manager.
• Communicate effectively – answering telephones courteously and ensuring messages are passed on quickly and accurately.

What We’re Looking For

• A caring and compassionate nature, with a strong focus on patient dignity and safety.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Awareness of health and safety when moving patients and equipment.
• No formal qualifications are required – full training will be provided.

Why Join Us

• Be part of the NHS family, making a real impact in patient care.
• Fulltraining and development opportunitiesto support your career progression.
• Access toNHS benefits, including pension scheme, staff discounts, and wellbeing support.
• Work in afriendly and supportive team environment.

If you’re looking for a role where every day is different and you can truly make a difference, apply today!

For full details, please see the Job Description and Person Specification.

This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025