Porter | University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust

University Hospitals of Derby and Burton NHS Foundation Trust; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in the UK is seeking reliable individuals to join the Facilities Team as Porters. Responsibilities include assisting with patient transfers and handling equipment within a busy medical environment. Candidates must hold a full driving license and be flexible with their working hours. This role offers comprehensive training and various employee benefits including gym memberships and development opportunities.

Benefits

Employee assistance programme

Discounted gym membership

Onsite fitness classes

Car schemes

Qualifications

• Full driving licence essential, including driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Flexible approach to working hours and shifts.
• Readiness to work on a set pattern (Mondays and Fridays) with occasional bank holidays.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of Portering duties.
• Sort, deliver and collect mail in the post room.
• Assist with the transfer of patients and move equipment.

Skills

Good customer service skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Initiative and awareness

Job description

Overview

We are looking for hard working, reliable and flexible individuals to work as a member of the Facilities Team. This role involves a wide range of Portering duties within a 24/7/365 service, including patient-facing tasks and other duties.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a wide range of Portering duties as part of a 24/7/365 service, including patient-facing tasks and other duties.
• Sort, deliver and collect mail in the post room; assist with transfer of patients; move equipment and furniture; handle linen, medical records and drugs.
• Work as part of a team with a flexible approach to working hours.
• Full training will be provided.

Requirements

• Full driving licence essential, including driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes.
• Ability to work as part of a team, initiative, awareness and good customer service skills.
• Flexible approach to hours and shifts; readiness to work on a set pattern (Mondays and Fridays) with occasional bank holidays on a roster.

Work pattern and enhancements

Enhancements are paid for lates, weekends, nights and bank holidays. The position is on a set pattern of working Mondays and Fridays (with occasional bank holidays on a set roster).

Training and benefits

• Full training provided.
• Development opportunities, including professional and leadership development.
• Ongoing support from recruitment to integration, plus staff benefits including employee assistance programme, discounted gym membership, onsite fitness classes and car schemes.

Key facts

• We see on average 4810 OP appointments a day.
• We are the 4th busiest Trauma & Orthopaedic outpatients department in England (approx. 2077 per week).
• An average of 1115 patients are seen in A&Es across our network every day (3rd largest in the country).
• Hospitals admit an average of 195 emergency patients daily.
• Last year we undertook almost 33,700 planned surgical operations in 57 operating theatres.
• One of only 7 Trusts nationally with more than 50 operating theatres.
• We carry out more than 140 elective procedures each working day.
• UHDB is a research-active University Hospital with a large portfolio of clinical trials and opportunities for staff.

How to apply

Please see attached Job description and Person Specification. To apply please click APPLY FOR THIS JOB – this link will take you to the TRAC Recruitment Site. You will need to register if you do not already have an account.

Following the recent update on UK immigration policy for Health and Care Visa or Skilled Worker Visa, please check your eligibility before applying for this post as sponsorship may be unavailable.

Closing and interview dates

Closing date of applications: 2 October 2025
Interview date: 16 October 2025

This advert closes on Thursday 2 Oct 2025.