Porter

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking porters to provide a professional, compassionate service to patients during transfers. Shifts include Days, Nights, Early and Twilight across seven days, based at Southampton General Hospital, transporting patients, specimens, and items around the site and responding at the Helipad as required.

The trust emphasises a supportive, inclusive environment and opportunities for development within a large acute teaching NHS Trust on the

Qualifications

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• A good standard of computer skills.
• NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services.

Responsibilities

• To be an integral member of the Portering team and undertake portering duties within the Trust.
• Attend the Helipad to help the Major trauma team retrieve and transfer patients to the Emergency Department or other location within the Trust.
• Removal of deceased patients from wards and departments to the mortuary or holding room, passing over the patients’ case notes as required.
• Transport laboratory specimens and blood products between hospital wards and departments.

Skills

Literacy and numeracy

Computer skills

Education

NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services

Job description

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for the detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

We are looking for Confident and friendly individuals with a real appetite to provide a professional service to patients during their transfers. A helpful and courteous manner is required at all times when dealing with patients, visitors and other staff.

Shifts will consist of Days, Nights, Early and Twilight shifts across 7 days of the week.

Based primarily at the Southampton General Hospital, you will be required to transport Patients, specimens/blood and other items throughout the site in a reliable, friendly and caring manner and to respond at the Helipad as required.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalising your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS, we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognising that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Key Responsibilities

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

To be an integral member of the Portering team and undertake portering duties within the Trust.

To attend the Helipad to help the Major trauma team retrieve and transfer patients to the Emergency Department or other location within the Trust.

Removal of deceased patients from wards and departments to the mortuary or holding room, passing over the patients’ case notes as required.

Transport laboratory specimens and blood products between hospital wards and departments.

What experience/skills are needed?

We are looking for Confident and friendly individuals with a real appetite to provide a professional service to patients during their transfers. A helpful and courteous manner is required at all times when dealing with patients, visitors and other staff.

Shifts will consist of Days, Nights, Early and Twilight shifts across 7 days of the week.

Based primarily at the Southampton General Hospital, you will be required to transport Patients, specimens/blood and other items throughout the site in a reliable, friendly and caring manner and to respond at the Helipad as required.

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy.
• A good standard of computer skills

Desirable criteria

• NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of dealing with the public/other agencies

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together