Job summary 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. About us 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. Date posted 14 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 2 Salary £23,615 a year pa, pro rata Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time, Part-time Reference number 188-THQ1020325 Job locations Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Job description Job 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 Job description Job 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 Good standard of literacy and numeracy A good standard of computer skills Desirable NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Previous experience of dealing with the public/other agencies Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together Person Specification Qualifications / training required Essential Good standard of literacy and numeracy A good standard of computer skills Desirable NVQ relating to Customer Care/Public Services Previous or relevant experience necessary Essential Previous experience of dealing with the public/other agencies Values and behaviours Essential Patients First Always Improving Working Together 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). 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 UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). 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. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). Employer details Employer name University Hospital Southampton NHS Trust Address Southampton General Hospital Tremona Road Southampton SO16 6YD Employer's website https://www.uhs.nhs.uk/home.aspx (Opens in a new tab)