Porter

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Burton upon Trent is seeking reliable individuals for a patient-facing role in the Facilities Team. Responsibilities include various Portering duties, mail handling, and patient transfers. A full driving licence and the ability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, are essential. The role offers development opportunities and staff benefits, including gym memberships and fitness classes.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Flexible approach to working hours, including nights and weekends.
• Full driving licence with rights to drive up to 3.5 tonne vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of Portering duties to meet department needs.
• Sort, deliver, and collect mail; transfer patients; move equipment.
• Maintain good customer service skills.

Job description

Overview

We are looking for hard working, reliable and flexible individuals to work as a member of the Facilities Team. This role is patient facing and involves a wide range of Portering duties as part of a 24hr/365 days a year service.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a range of Portering duties and associated tasks to meet the needs of the department.
• Shift pattern includes earlies, lates, nights, weekends and bank holidays on a set roster; enhancements paid for lates, weekends, nights and bank holidays.
• Sorting, delivery and collection of mail in the post room; transfer of patients; movement of equipment and furniture; handling of linen, medical records and drugs.
• Full training will be provided.
• Full driving licence essential, including the ability to drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Please note the role is patient facing and requires initiative, awareness and good customer service skills.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Flexible approach to working hours, ability to work as part of a team including nights, weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Full driving licence with rights to drive up to 3.5 tonne vehicles.

Important Dates

• Closing date for applications: 2 October 2025
• Interview date: 16 October 2025

About the Trust

As a trusted organisation at the heart of our communities, we recognise the important role we play in supporting the public, patients, our people and local partners in achieving the best of health for the local population by providing Exceptional Care Together. Our fundamental values are Compassion, Openness and Excellence, underpinning how we work.

In Return We Will Offer

• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development
• Ongoing support from recruitment to when you join our team and beyond
• Staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes, car schemes

Key Facts

• We see on average 4,810 OP appointments per day
• 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England – about 2,077 per week
• An average of 1,115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day – 3rd largest in the country
• Hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in 57 operating theatres
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres
• Carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a broad portfolio of clinical trials and research opportunities

For further details or informal visits contact:
Name: Dave Gallagher
Job title: Facilities Manager
Email: [e-mail]
Telephone: [phone]

How to Apply

We’d love to hear from you. If you have questions about the role, team, or working environment, feel free to get in touch for an informal chat. Speaking with us before applying is optional but can help you decide if this opportunity is right for you.