Porter / Waste Porter

Job description

Job summary

**PLEASE NOTE: This role is not eligible for current or future visa sponsorship**

Porter / Waste Porter

37.5 hours per week (Shift Pattern below)

Permanent

Salary: £25,272 per annum

Closing Date: Thursday 24th September 2026

Interview Date: TBC

**This post may close early due tohigh numbers of applications,so you are advised to apply promptly. **

All correspondence for this vacancy will be sent by email; please check your account regularly including your Junk and SPAM areas.

A great and friendly place to work, so bring your passion, commitment and expertise and enjoy the opportunities to make a difference every day.

#JoinTeamEliot

Shift Pattern - (2 x 7am - 7pm, 2 x 7pm - 7am - 4 off repeated)

Main duties of the job

• To provide a portering service to all wards & departments. To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley.
• To distribute food trolleys and boxes - and food items.
• To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department andother wards and departments.
• To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments and deliver them to the Pharmacy department.
• To move & change medical gas cylinders as requested.
• To attend fire calls.
• To assist at cardiac arrests.
• To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials.
• To undertake mortuary duties as required - viewings, BID's.
• To report any suspicious incidents and assist, where necessary.
• When required, assist with low level security requests.
• To cover staff in the post room - sorting incoming and outgoing Mail - distribute to all wards and departments.
• To collect general clinical, waste - cytotoxic refuse and sharp boxes from all areas on site, if required.
• Attends mandatory training courses.
• Ensure that when a deceased patient is transported from the ward they are treated with due dignity and respect.
• Operate a communication device to keep in touch with other staff in the department.
• Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, these include moving & handling, resuscitation, infection control, clinical governance, fire training and Dealing with Conflict training. Training in safe handling of medical gases.
• Training in safe handling of all medical gases/ safe handling of liquid nitrogen.

About us

Here at George Eliot our vision to'excel at patient care' takes centre stage. An ever evolving clinically-led acute service provider we are on a journey to continually provide high quality, safe and responsive services delivered by inspiring, friendly and compassionate staff who share our corporate values which underpin everything we do. Our values are not just words on a piece of paper, they bond us together, reflect our ambition and shape who we are:

Effective Open Communication

excellence and safety in everything we do

Challenge but support

Expect respect and dignity

Local health that inspires confidence

Benefits: On-site nursery, 27 days minimum annual leave plus bank holidays, cycle to work scheme, flexible working, in house training and development, buying and selling of annual leave, subsidised restaurant, tranquillity garden and generous subsidised on-site parking.

If you are applying for a Domestic Assistant or Health Care Assistant role you may be eligible for the refer a friend scheme - find out more here: https://www.geh.nhs.uk/about-us/people-and-workforce/vacancies/refer-friend-scheme

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To provide a portering service to all wards & departments.
• To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley.
• To distribute food trolleys, boxes and food items
• To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department andother wards and departments.
• To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments and deliver them to the Pharmacy department.
• To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested.
• To attend fire calls.
• To assist at cardiac arrests.
• To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials.
• To undertake mortuary duties as required - viewings, BIDs.
• To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary.
• When required, assist with low level security requests.
• When required, assist with car parking duties.
• To cover staff in the post room - sorting incoming and outgoing Mail - distribute to all wards and departments.
• To collect general clinical, waste - cytotoxic refuse and sharp boxes from all areas on site if required.
• Attends mandatory training courses.
• Ensure that when a deceased patient is transported from the ward they are treated with due dignity and respect.
• Operate a communication device to keep in touch with other staff in the department.
• Booking taxis when needed & keeping clear records of requests for taxis especially the full name of the person who has authorised it.
• Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, these include: moving & handling, resuscitation, infection control, clinical governance, fire training and dealing with Conflict training. Training in safe handling of medical gases, Training in safe handling of all medical gases/ safe handling of liquid nitrogen.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Job description
Job responsibilities

• To provide a portering service to all wards & departments.
• To escort and convey patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley.
• To distribute food trolleys, boxes and food items
• To transfer various specimens or bloods to the pathology department andother wards and departments.
• To collect prescriptions and drug books from wards and departments and deliver them to the Pharmacy department.
• To distribute and change medical gas cylinders as requested.
• To attend fire calls.
• To assist at cardiac arrests.
• To transport records, X-rays, furniture, equipment and materials.
• To undertake mortuary duties as required - viewings, BIDs.
• To report any suspicious incidents and assist where necessary.
• When required, assist with low level security requests.
• When required, assist with car parking duties.
• To cover staff in the post room - sorting incoming and outgoing Mail - distribute to all wards and departments.
• To collect general clinical, waste - cytotoxic refuse and sharp boxes from all areas on site if required.
• Attends mandatory training courses.
• Ensure that when a deceased patient is transported from the ward they are treated with due dignity and respect.
• Operate a communication device to keep in touch with other staff in the department.
• Booking taxis when needed & keeping clear records of requests for taxis especially the full name of the person who has authorised it.
• Attendance at all sessions is mandatory, these include: moving & handling, resuscitation, infection control, clinical governance, fire training and dealing with Conflict training. Training in safe handling of medical gases, Training in safe handling of all medical gases/ safe handling of liquid nitrogen.

For a full comprehensive list of main responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to job description and personal specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Dealing with the public in a customer facing role
• Good interpersonal skills and ability adapt approach to suit the needs of the person/situation

Desirable

• 1 years' experience within a hospital setting

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• A good standard of education

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise departmental workload
• Have an awareness of Trust policies and guidelines
• Ability to work within a busy and demanding department
• Demonstrate good practice and have knowledge of Health and safety legislation
• Good Communication skills

Desirable

• Able to deal with conflict

Person Specification
Experience and Knowledge

Essential

• Dealing with the public in a customer facing role
• Good interpersonal skills and ability adapt approach to suit the needs of the person/situation

Desirable

• 1 years' experience within a hospital setting

Qualification(s) and Professional Training

Essential

• A good standard of education

Desirable

• Basic IT Skills

Skills and Abilities

Essential

• Ability to prioritise departmental workload
• Have an awareness of Trust policies and guidelines
• Ability to work within a busy and demanding department
• Demonstrate good practice and have knowledge of Health and safety legislation
• Good Communication skills

Desirable

• Able to deal with conflict

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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the .

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. .

Employer details

Employer name

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust
Address

George Eliot Hospital NHS Trust

College Street

Nuneaton

CV10 7DJ

United Kingdom

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