Porter

NHS; England; On-site; GBP 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare trust is seeking a Porter to join their team at Lister Hospital. The role involves moving patients and adhering to Health and Safety policies. Candidates should have good interpersonal skills and a willingness to undertake necessary training. This is a full-time, permanent position with a salary of £24,465 per annum.

Qualifications

• Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate at all levels.
• Willingness to undertake training necessary for the role.
• Ability to stay positive and constructive under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Move patients by bed, wheelchair, and trolleys.
• Cooperate with maintaining Health and Safety standards.
• Participate in training as appropriate.

Skills

Good interpersonal skills

Ability to stay positive under pressure

Ability to communicate at all levels

Willingness to undertake training

Education

English language & maths to GCSE level or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We are recruiting for Porters who share our vision to be trusted to provide consistently outstanding care and exemplary service to our patients. An opportunity has arisen within the Portering team at East & North Hertfordshire NHS Trust for a general porter to join our team at Lister Hospital. You will need to be flexible as we are a 24/7 department 365 days of the year. Previous experience in a hospital is desirable but not essential as full training will be provided. At the heart of everything we do are our core values: Include, Respect, and Improve. We encourage you to embrace these values throughout the recruitment process and in your role with us.

Responsibilities

• Move patients by bed, wheelchair, and trolleys; change medical gases; collect blood products; take specimens to the pathology lab; take deceased to the mortuary.
• Co-operate with the Trust in maintaining suitable standards of Health and Safety; adhere to all Trust Policies and Procedures; work in compliance with rules and working practices.
• Participate in training as appropriate and apply skills and knowledge to the role; training identified to fulfil the job description.
• Fulfilling other duties as appropriate to the grade as determined from time to time.

About Us

East and North Hertfordshire Teaching NHS Trust provides a range of general and specialist services with around 6,000 staff. We operate several hospitals including The Lister Hospital (Stevenage), New QEII (Welwyn Garden City), Hertford County Hospital, and Mount Vernon Cancer Centre (Northwood). We are committed to a positive work life balance and flexible working patterns where possible, balanced against service needs.

Details

• Date posted: 30 September 2025
• Pay scheme: Agenda for change
• Band: Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 per annum
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Location: Lister Hospital, Coreys Mill Lane, Stevenage, SG1 4AB

Job Description & Person Specification

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification applicant pack for further detailed information regarding this role.

Essential Qualifications & Skills

• English language & maths to GCSE level or equivalent
• Willingness to undertake training necessary for the role
• Good interpersonal skills; ability to communicate at all levels
• Ability to stay positive and constructive under pressure
• Confident in advising service users and handling complaints calmly

Desirable

• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements

Other Requirements

• Understanding of and commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion
• Role model our Trust values every day

Disclosures

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975 and a Disclosure and Barring Service check will be undertaken.