Porter

Job Overview

University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust is delighted to offer a fantastic opportunity to work with us.

Please see below for a detailed job description of the role.

Main duties of the job

The Portering department plays a crucial role in the hospital's operation, facilitating the movement of patients and various items throughout the Trust to ensure the hospital functions smoothly every day of the week.

Hospital porters are responsible for transporting patients, equipment, and other medical supplies between different areas within the hospital. They are vital for maintaining the seamless operation of the facility. A significant aspect of their role involves patient care, as they transfer patients to and from various locations, such as moving them from the ward to the x-ray department.

Working for our organisation

University Hospital Southampton is one of England's largest acute teaching Trusts, offering a wide range of learning and development opportunities to support your career aspirations.

Located on the south coast with an international airport and direct rail links to London, Southampton offers an ideal setting to live and work, with the New Forest, South Downs and Jurassic Coast.

We believe that using technology wisely shows strong time management and commitment to innovation. However, personalizing your recruitment application to highlight your unique skills and experiences is crucial. Relying too heavily on generic, AI-generated content instead of drawing from your own strengths and accomplishments may lead to your application being rejected if multiple candidates present identical or similar information.

At UHS we’re committed to providing a flexible working environment where possible. Whether you are balancing family, study, or your wellbeing with your career, we want to support you so you can help our patients.

At UHS, we proudly champion individuality, recognizing that outstanding care is only possible with a diverse, inclusive team. We’re committed to creating an anti-racist, anti-discriminatory environment where everyone feels valued, safe, and empowered to make a meaningful impact in our communities. We welcome applicants of all backgrounds, identities, and experiences to join us in building a healthcare community where everyone can belong, thrive, and contribute.

Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities

Attached you will find the person specification document, which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience needed for this role. We highly recommend you review this document and use it when completing your application, as these criteria are used by hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

For an overview of the main duties of the role, please see the ‘Job Description and Main Responsibilities’ section below. To understand the day-to-day responsibilities in more detail, please read the full job description document attached.

Unfortunately, if you were unsuccessful in your previous application within the last 6 months, you are ineligible to re-apply for this role

Person specification

Qualifications / Training Required

Essential criteria

• Good standard of literacy and numeracy
• A good standard of computer skills
  
  

Desirable criteria

• NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services
  
  

Previous or relevant experience necessary

Essential criteria

• Previous experience of dealing with the public/other agencies
  
  

Values and behaviours

Essential criteria

• Patients First
• Always Improving
• Working Together