Hospital Porter — Flexible Shifts & On‑the‑Job Training

NHS; Sunderland; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare services provider in Sunderland is hiring a Porter to ensure efficient service delivery across NHS sites. Responsibilities include transporting patients and specimens, handling customer enquiries, and operating within a flexible shift pattern covering 24/7 services. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills, a flexible work approach, and a basic understanding of IT. Training and support for career progression are offered.

Benefits

Full training on the job

Fitness Centre membership

Cycle to work scheme

Access to Childcare Co‑ordinator

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, staff and visitors.
• Experience working with the general public.
• Experience of working in a hospital environment.

Responsibilities

• Using electronic task allocation device to carry out duties.
• Transporting deceased patients from wards to the Mortuary.
• Collecting specimens from wards to Pathology.

Skills

Effective communication

Flexible approach to tasks

Basic IT Skills

Education

Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

UK Full driving license

Job description

A healthcare services provider in Sunderland is hiring a Porter to ensure efficient service delivery across NHS sites. Responsibilities include transporting patients and specimens, handling customer enquiries, and operating within a flexible shift pattern covering 24/7 services. Ideal candidates should possess effective communication skills, a flexible work approach, and a basic understanding of IT. Training and support for career progression are offered.