Porter - Furness General Hospital | East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust

East Lancashire Hospitals NHS Trust; Barrow-in-Furness; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in England is searching for a Porter at Furness General Hospital. The role involves supporting clinical teams by ensuring timely patient movement and handling tasks related to waste and medical gases. Candidates should be hardworking, punctual, and capable of working independently or in a team. The position offers a 32.5-hour work week across a 7-day rota, contributing to a vibrant healthcare community with opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Inclusive healthcare community

Cutting-edge facilities and technology

Qualifications

• Ability to work on own initiative or as part of a team.
• Basic level of competence in routine portering activities.
• Adherence to National Cleaning Standards.

Responsibilities

• Support patient movement as part of clinical teams.
• Handle removal and disposal of waste.
• Assist in moving medical gases.

Skills

Hard working

Punctual

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

We are looking for a Porter to join our team here at Furness General Hospital.

You should be hard working, punctual and able to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.

1 x 32.5 hours per week, worked over 7-day rota

The aim of the role is to support the clinical teams in maintaining the optimum environment for our patients. The main duties are to support patient movement, removal and disposal of waste, handling of medical gases.

Why Choose OneLSC and University Hospitals of Morecambe Bay NHS Foundation Trust:

• A vibrant, diverse, and inclusive healthcare community
• Cutting-edge facilities and technology
• Opportunities for continuous professional development
• A culture that values and recognizes your contributions

We operate from three main hospitals-Furness General Hospital (FGH) in Barrow, the Royal Lancaster Infirmary (RLI), and Westmorland General Hospital (WGH) in Kendal, as well as a number of community healthcare premises including Millom Hospital and GP Practice, Queen Victoria Hospital in Morecambe, and Ulverston Community Health Centre.

FGH and the RLI have a range of General Hospital services, with full Emergency Departments, Critical/Coronary Care units and various Consultant-led services.

WGH provides a range of General Hospital services, together with an Urgent Treatment Centre, that can help with a range of non-life threatening conditions such as broken bones and minor illnesses.

All three main hospitals provide a range of planned care including outpatients, diagnostics, therapies, day case and inpatient surgery. In addition, a range of local outreach services and diagnostics are provided from community facilities across Morecambe Bay.

The post holder is required to undertake routine portering activities activities, which are task driven, and which require a basic level of competence within a limited amount of time under the direction of the Patient Environment Services at One Lancashire and South Cumbria. These need to be in line with the National Cleaning Standards, department standing Operational Procedures and Trust Policies. To ensure a timely and efficient patient movement whilst providing excellent levels of customer care.

This advert closes on Friday 19 Dec 2025