Porter - weekends only

2gether Support Solutions; Sevington; On-site; GBP 7,500 - 11,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous annual leave 26 days + Bank H

Company pension

Onsite childcare facilities

Cycle to work scheme

Employee assistance programme

Discounts on travel and more

Blue Light Card access

Benefits platform access

Subsidised bus pass

Savings on health and beauty

Training and development opportunities

DBS check costs covered

Job summary

2gether Support Solutions is seeking a part-time porter to support NHS hospital operations. The role involves transporting patients, equipment and documents across wards and departments in a respectful, efficient manner.

You will work Saturdays and Sundays 11:00am–7:00pm (15 hours weekly), ensuring safe patient movement, equipment handling, and compliance with infection control policies. A compassionate, flexible team player is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be physically fit and able to lift and move patients and equipment.
• Clear verbal communication with patients, staff and visitors.
• Flexible to work weekends and holidays; good literacy and numeracy to follow instructions and complete documentation.

Responsibilities

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, departments, and operating theatres.
• Move medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of transport equipment.
• Assist with handling of deceased patients respectfully.
• Deliver mail, lab results, and other documents as required.
• Comply with infection control and health and safety policies.
• Liaise with colleagues and patients.

Skills

Physical fitness

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Reliability

Compassion

Literacy and numeracy

Reading English

Job description

About 2gether Support Solutions

2gether Support Solutions is a Facilities and Estates services company providing support to healthcare professionals caring for over 2000 patients daily across multiple East Kent hospital sites. 2gether provides vital services including maintenance, cleaning, catering, procurement, logistics and much more.

Role

Porters are the heartbeat of NHS hospitals, making sure crucial goods and items are delivered where they are needed most. They also make sure patients are at the right place at the right time to get the treatment they need. You will provide essential support in the hospital environment by safely and efficiently transporting patients, equipment, and materials to various departments, ensuring a high standard of care and operational efficiency.

Contract and Hours

This is a permanent, part-time position working Saturday and Sunday 11:00am - 7:00pm (15 hours per week).

Main Duties

• Safely transport patients to and from wards, departments, and operating theatres.
• Move medical equipment, supplies, and specimens between departments.
• Ensure cleanliness and hygiene of transport equipment.
• Assist with the handling of deceased patients in a respectful manner.
• Deliver mail, lab results, and other documents as required.
• Comply with the Trust infection and control and health and safety policies.
• To liaise with colleagues and patients.

The Person

• The ideal candidate will be physically fit, able to perform tasks involving lifting and moving patients and equipment, and possess clear verbal communication skills to interact effectively with patients, staff, and visitors.
• They should demonstrate strong teamwork, reliability, compassion, and sensitivity to patient privacy.
• Flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and holidays, and basic literacy and numeracy skills to follow instructions and complete documentation are also essential.
• A proficient level of reading, verbal, and written English is required for this role to ensure effective communication and job performance.

What We Offer

• Generous Annual Leave: 26 Days + Bank Holidays with the opportunity to buy or sell leave.
• Company Pension.
• Onsite Childcare Facilities.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Discounts on travel, accommodation, airport parking, holidays, skiing, and travel extras.
• Access to Blue Light Card.
• Access to our employee benefits platform.
• Subsidised bus pass.
• Savings on health and beauty, gifts, toys, fashion, and entertainment.
• Training and development opportunities, including functional skills training.
• We will cover costs for a DBS check if required for the role.

Social Values

Social values are at the core of 2gether Support Solutions.

We are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workforce that truly represents our local communities.

Equal Opportunity Statement

We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, abilities, and experiences.

As a Disability Confident employer, we actively encourage and support candidates with disabilities throughout the recruitment process and beyond, ensuring equal opportunities for all.