Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

General Porter

The closing date is 17 June 2025

Job summary

The Portering departments at NHFML, North Tyneside General Hospital, provide a variety of services to patients and departments, including maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff, the provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Portering service and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, trolley, Bed etc., the collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area. The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required, also driving if this is required.

The post will be subject to a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.
Please note we reserve the right to close this vacancy prior to the closing date once the required number of suitable applications have been received.

Main duties of the job

To assist in the direction of patients and visitors.

The conveyance and movement of patients by wheelchair, stretcher etc

The collection and delivery of linen, refuse, clinical waste trolleys, food trolleys, stores, beds, bedding, furniture, equipment and records to designated area.

The sorting of incoming mail and franking of external mail as required.

Reception and movement of medical gas cylinders within Health and Safety guidelines.

Removal of refuse from waste bins located outside the hospital entrance, on a daily basis.

Daily cleaning of external areas situated at hospital entrances.

The conveyance of deceased patients to the Mortuary.

About us

NHFM is a wholly owned subsidiary of Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust. Established in 2012, NHFM provide specialist project management services for large and small capital developments, estates maintenance and a full range of facilities services. Carrying out facilities management for a state-of-the-art specialist emergency care hospital - The Northumbria, three general hospitals - North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham hospitals - and a number of smaller community hospitals and clinic sites, we cover one of the largest geographical areas of any NHS trust in the country.

Work for us and you will be making a real difference to the NHS and the thousands of people who use our services each year. Visit our website www.nhfm.co.uk for more information about who we are and benefits of working for us.

Make sure to read the 'applicant guidance notes' before submitting your application and make sure you know everything there is to know before applying to join our fantastic organisation.

Date posted

03 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year pro rata per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time, Flexible working

Reference number

319-7241691SC

Job locations

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards andDepartments on site to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.

The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Porteringservice and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

The job role requires that the post holder will either undertake the role of porter or security guard during their shift.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To provide a comprehensive Porter service to all Wards andDepartments on site to be flexible in approach to work and undertake other duties that are assigned under the role.

The provision of a high quality, efficient customer orientated Porteringservice and compliance with the Trust Patient Confidentiality Policy.

The job role requires that the post holder will either undertake the role of porter or security guard during their shift.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education
A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems.

Other requirements

Essential

You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

General education
A sound knowledge of Portering and security procedures, and the ability to follow procedures to ensure effective and efficient security systems.

Other requirements

Essential

You may also need to travel between Trust premises as required for the performance of your duties. You may also be expected to work at any of the trust sites. The Trust would consider making reasonable adjustments to the role, if necessary, to enable a disabled person to undertake the role

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 details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Tyneside General Hospital

Rake Lane

North Shields

NE29 8NH

Employer's website

https://www.northumbria.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)