Hospital Porter - Patient Transport & Care

2gether Support Solutions Limited; Margate; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave: 26 days + bank/

Company pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on travel and leisure

Blue Light Card access

Employee benefits platform

Subsidised bus pass

Health and wellness offers

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions Limited in Margate is seeking a dedicated Hospital Porter to support NHS sites across East Kent. The role involves patient and equipment transport, helping ensure timely treatment and high standards of care.

You will work full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a 4-month fixed-term contract, with Daytime, Evening and Weekend shifts. The position rewards reliability, clear communication and teamwork in a busy hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Physically fit with ability to lift and move patients and equipment.
• Clear verbal communication with patients, staff and visitors.
• Strong teamwork, reliability, compassion and privacy awareness.
• Flexible to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays.
• Basic literacy and numeracy; reading and writing in English.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, departments, and operating theatres.
• Move medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of transport equipment.
• Assist with the handling of deceased patients respectfully.
• Deliver mail, lab results, and other documents as required.
• Comply with infection control and health and safety policies.
• Liaise with colleagues and patients.

Job description

2gether Support Solutions Limited in Margate is seeking a dedicated Hospital Porter to support NHS sites across East Kent. The role involves patient and equipment transport, helping ensure timely treatment and high standards of care.

You will work full-time, 37.5 hours per week on a 4-month fixed-term contract, with Daytime, Evening and Weekend shifts. The position rewards reliability, clear communication and teamwork in a busy hospital environment.