Porter

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a dedicated Portering Assistant based at Southampton General Hospital. You will support patient and item transfers across the site with care and professionalism.

Shifts cover days and nights across 7 days, and you will work as part of the Portering team to ensure timely delivery of specimens, blood products, and equipment. The role requires good literacy and numeracy, basic IT skills, and a commitment to patient safety and

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.
• 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

Skills

Literacy

Numeracy

Computer skills

Education

NVQ in 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.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Contract Type: Permanent

Under current Home Office rules, this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship.

Please be advised that this vacancy may close earlier than stated if we receive a large number of applications.

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

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