Porter | University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospital Southampton NHS FT; Southampton; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent healthcare provider is seeking Porters for full-time, shift-based roles at Southampton General Hospital. As a Porter, you will ensure the safe and timely movement of patients and essential medical items, supporting clinical teams and providing a professional service. Applicants should be friendly, reliable, and ready to work across various shifts. This position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the hospital environment.

Qualifications

• Confident individuals with a dedication to professional patient service.
• Ability to manage shifts across 7 days of the week.
• Must handle sensitive situations with dignity and respect.

Responsibilities

• Support clinical teams by transferring patients between wards.
• Transport laboratory specimens and blood products.
• Assist Major Trauma team at the Helipad.

Skills

Friendly demeanor

Professional service attitude

Reliability

Job description

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us. The Portering Department at UHS is looking for Porters to join our growing team.

Location: Southampton General Hospital – Contract: Full-time, shift-based (Days, Nights, Early and Twilight shifts across 7 days).

About the Role

Our Portering team plays a vital role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the hospital every day of the week. As a Hospital Porter you’ll be responsible for the safe and timely movement of patients, equipment, and essential medical items across the Trust, helping to keep our hospital operating seamlessly.

You’ll support clinical teams by transferring patients between wards, departments, and specialist areas such as X‑ray or theatres, always ensuring their comfort, dignity, and safety. You’ll also assist with transporting laboratory specimens, blood products, medical equipment, and other vital supplies, as well as attending the helipad to support the Major Trauma team in transferring patients to the Emergency Department or other areas of the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Be an integral member of the Portering team and undertake portering duties within the Trust.
• Attend the Helipad to help Major Trauma team retrieve and transfer patients to the Emergency Department or other location within the Trust.
• Remove 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.

Experience & Skills

• Confident and friendly individuals with an appetite to provide a professional service to patients during their transfers; helpful and courteous manner 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.

UHS is committed to creating an anti‑racist, anti‑discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe and empowered. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

This advert closes on Wednesday 14 Jan 2026.