Porter

Transformation Unit; Belfast City District; Remoto; GBP 23.000 - 28.000; Tempo pieno

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Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Portering Assistant (NHS AfC Band 2) to support operations across Kingsway Hospital and The Radbourne Unit within the Royal Derby Hospital grounds. The role includes transporting patients and clinical items.

A driving license and manual handling capability are essential, with opportunities for development within the team. The role offers a structured NHS pay grade in a supportive environment, with flexible working options where possible and

Competenze

• Experience transporting patients, equipment or clinical items.
• Driving license essential and Manual Handling training preferred.
• Able to undertake manual handling tasks in a healthcare setting.

Mansioni

• The role undertakes Portering duties to support services across two sites, Kingsway Hospital and The Radbourne Unit, working both internally and externally.
• The post holder will provide a high-quality Portering Service as a member of a small team and be flexible to changing service requirements.

Conoscenze

Driving License

Manual Handling training

Manual handling tasks

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Employer Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Radbourne Unit & Kingsway Hospital Town Derby Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 19/11/2026 23:59

NHS AfC: Band 2

Want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career? Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

We’ve been rated ‘good’ overall by the CQC, with some outstanding services. The CQC commented at our most recent inspection on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.

We are passionate about making equality, diversity and inclusion part of our DNA. We take pride in our “People First Culture” which creates a workplace where everyone feels a genuine sense of belonging, difference is celebrated, and people are comfortable to bring their whole selves to work. We value the richness that comes from having colleagues that are fully representative of the local community. We welcome people who identify as Black, Asian or from a Minority Ethnic background, protected characteristics, and with all backgrounds and experiences.

Job overview

Do you want to make a real difference and have a truly rewarding career?

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of 'making a positive difference in people's lives'.

Main duties of the job

The role undertakes Portering duties to support services within Derbyshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust, working predominantly between two key sites Kingsway Hospital and The Radbourne Unit, which is based within the Royal Derby Hospital grounds, working both internally and externally at both localities

The post holder will provide a high-quality Portering Service as a member of a small but dedicated team whilst being flexible to accommodate the changing requirements of the services we support.

Working for our organisation

Join 'Team Derbyshire Healthcare' and become part of a talented, compassionate and enthusiastic workforce committed to a vision of ‘making a positive difference in people's lives’.

CQC rated us as 'GOOD’ overall, commenting on how our colleagues “treated patients with compassion and kindness” and “felt positive and proud about working for the trust.”

Benefits include:

Commitment to flexible working where this is possible

27 days annual leave/year plus bank holidays, increasing to 29 days after 5 years & 33 days after 10 years’ service

Yearly appraisal and commitment to ongoing training

Good maternity, paternity and adoption benefits

Health service discounts and online benefits

Incremental pay progression

Free confidential employee assistance programme 24/7

Access to our LGBT+ network, BAME Network and Christian Network

Health and wellbeing opportunities

Structured learning and development opportunities

Experience

• Experience transporting patients, equipment or clinical items

Skills

• Driving License
• Manual Handling training

Experience

• Able to undertake manual handling tasks

Additional Information

Flexible Working

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for our service and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that's job share, part time or another flexible pattern.

Disability Confident Employer

The Trust is a Disability Confident Employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments to support you in the recruitment process please let us know.

If you require any support in completing the application form please do not hesitate to contact the Recruitment Team, 01332 564856, option 1, option 1 or email [e-mail] and we will be happy to provide assistance.

DBS Checks

The cost of undertaking a DBS (Disclosure and Barring Service) disclosure will be met by the individual. The Trust will meet the initial costs of the disclosure which will be deducted from your first month’s salary.

This job may close early if a large number of applications are received. You are advised to submit your application as early as possible to avoid missing your chance to apply.

We understand that AI can be a useful tool when completing your application. However, we are seeing an increasing over-reliance of AI tools, which can negatively affect your application as it reduces a candidate’s individuality, and makes it difficult for us to gain a clear and authentic understanding of your experience, skills, and in turn your suitability for the role.

All submissions must be truthful and if you do use AI, it should only be used to enhance your application and not create your supporting statement in its entirety.

Your supporting statement should be in your own words and must accurately reflect your personal experience and achievements.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Application numbers

Please be aware this vacancy will close when it has hit a certain number of applications, even if this is before the listed closing date. We recommend you complete and submit your application as soon as you are able.

Name Sanya Asghar Job title Switchboard, Reception & Portering Manager Email address [e-mail] Telephone number 01332623700

If you have problems applying, contact

Address Recruitment Team
Telephone [phone] option 1, option 1 (please note, my normal working days are Mon-Thu)