Porter/Receptionist

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust; Long Lee; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust in Bradford is seeking two Porter/Receptionists to join the Estates and Facilities team. The role covers porter, security and reception duties for service users, staff and visitors at ACMH.

You will act as a hospital receptionist, assisting with general enquiries in a calm, friendly manner and undertake designated porter tasks. The Trust emphasises flexible working options and a commitment to staff development, with a focus on achieving service quality

Qualifications

• Log sheets: GCSE maths and English at grade C or above or equivalent.
• Literate and numerate to complete daily log sheets.
• First Aid Certificate is required.
• NVQ level 2 or similar customer service qualification.

Responsibilities

• Right to Work in the UK and comply with visa sponsorship rules.
• Ensure effective logistical Porter, Security and Reception service to users, staff and visitors.
• Act as hospital receptionist and assist visitors and staff with enquiries in a calm, cheerful manner.

Skills

Reliable

Team player

Flexible hours

Excellent attendance

Education

GCSE Maths & English (C or above)

First Aid Certificate

NVQ 2 or similar in customer service

Job description

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust

Porter/Receptionist

The closing date is 19 November 2026

We are looking to recruit two motivated, enthusiastic and dynamic individuals seeking a career pathway within our Estates and Facilities team, is that you?

Are you tech savvy and willing to share your knowledge with our team?

want to work for an ambitious friendly NHS team?

strive in an environment that offers variety?

like working to goals and targets?

Are you looking for Part time work?

Closing Date:19th November 2026

Shortlisting Date:20th November 2026

Interview Date:26th November 2026

Main duties of the job

To ensure effective logistical Porter, Security and Reception service to Service Users, staff and visitors within ACMH.

Act as hospital receptionist and assist visitors and staff with general enquiries in a calm, cheerful and polite manner, responsible for undertaking assigned porter duties.

Ensure the service meets the needs of the users whilst delivering Trust objectives and service quality standards.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

About us

Everything we do is underpinned by our core values: -

We Care - We act with respect and empathy, and always value difference

We Listen - We understand people's views and respond to their individual needs

We Deliver - We develop and provide excellent services and support our partners

We will consider a variety of flexible working arrangements to enable staff to balance their work and home lives and support staff by offering a fantastic range of benefitsincluding :

Increase mileage rates for >4500

A wide range of health and wellbeing support packages

A range of internal and external development and learning opportunities

Plusmany more.

We are also proud to pledge our support to the Armed Forces and hold a Bronze Award in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

BDCFT is dedicated to environmental and social sustainability by delivering on the commitments within our Green Plan. All staff are actively encouraged and supported toparticipatein training and toidentifyand implement sustainable quality improvement across all service areas and activities.

Job responsibilities

Right to Work in the UK

Applicants should be aware that for any individual who requires a visa to work in the UK, the Trust provides sponsorship for registered healthcare practitioner roles only. This is an essential requirement of the role, and the Trust is unable to offer you a role if you are unable to meet Trust requirements for sponsorship and Home Office requirements for a visa.

Prior to your appointment you will be asked to provide confirmation of your right to work and residein the UK. During your continued employment with the Trust, you have a personal responsibility to notify your manager as soon as possible should there be any changes to your right to work status.

Regrettably, if the role is not eligible for sponsorship under the Trusts eligibility criteria, the Trust are unable to extend your employment beyond theexpirationof your current visa. The Trust is not responsible or liable for ensuring that your employment continues after this period.

As a condition of continuous employment, it essential youmaintainthe legal right to work in the United Kingdom throughout the duration of your employment with Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust (BDCFT). Any change in your right-to-work status, including but not limited to visaexpiration, revocation, or denial of renewal, mayimpactyour eligibility for employment with the Trust. It is your responsibility to promptly inform your Line Manager of any changes in your right-to-work statusimmediatelyand to provide necessary documentation for verification purposes. Failure to obtain or renew your visain a timely manner is a breach of employment conditions and will result in termination of your employment. We appreciate your attention to this matter and your commitment to fulfilling this requirement promptly.

This position is not eligible for sponsorship set by the Home Office and the skilled worker visa occupation list.

If you are currently a visa holder and your visa status expires, we may be required to terminate your employment in compliance with immigration regulations.

Person Specification

Skills

• Reliable
• Able to work as part of a team.
• To have a flexible approach to working arrangements and hours
• Excellent attendance record

Knowledge

• Understanding of Mental Health problems
• Able to carry out tasks in conformance with Health and Safety legislation
• Basic maintenance skills

Qualfications

• log sheets. GSCE Grade C or above in Maths and English or equivalent.
• Literate and numerate to complete daily log sheets.
• First Aid Certificate
• NVQ 2 or Similar qualification in customer service

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer name

Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust