Patient Transporter & Support Porter – NHS Training

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Whitburn; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS pension

27 days annual leave rising to 33 days

Uniform provided

Sick pay

Training & apprenticeship

Job summary

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires porters to transport patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs and to assist with moving furniture, delivering supplies and changing medical gases where needed. The role also covers mail and records duties, with a strong emphasis on a caring, well-presented, and adaptable approach.

Shifts include early/late and weekends, with a 37.5 hour week and weekend enhancements.

Qualifications

• Good written English relevant to the role.
• Complete and accurate application.
• Evidence of suitability for the role in the supporting statement.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients on beds, trolleys, and wheelchairs as required.
• Move furniture and deliver supplies around the hospital site.
• Oversee the post room and assist with mail and records delivery/collection.

Skills

Written English

Communication skills

Flexibility

Caring approach

Education

NVQ level 2 in customer services

Job description

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust requires porters to transport patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs and to assist with moving furniture, delivering supplies and changing medical gases where needed. The role also covers mail and records duties, with a strong emphasis on a caring, well-presented, and adaptable approach.

Shifts include early/late and weekends, with a 37.5 hour week and weekend enhancements.