Are you someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys helping people, and wants to be part of a critical team that keeps the hospital running smoothly? If yes, this is the role for you! We have the below permanent Portering role within Simply Serve totalling 37.5 hours per week on a rotational 3 week rota. Week 1 – Monday – Thursday 14:00 – 22:00, Friday 09:30-17:30 Week 2 – Wednesday – Sunday 06:00-14:00 Week 3 – Monday – Tuesday 06:00-14:00, Friday – Sunday 14:00-22:00, As a Hospital Porter, you’ll play a key role in supporting patient care by transporting patients, equipment, and essential items throughout the hospital. You’ll also provide vital support during emergency and security incidents. Some work will be of a routine nature, such as Pharmacy runs, but much of the work is ad-hoc. As many of the tasks involve patient contact, you’ll need to have a friendly nature and excellent communications skills and be able to prioritise work according to the needs of the hospital.
This role requires a calm, compassionate, and proactive individual who can multitask and provide excellent service, even under pressure.
At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we’re committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer, Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away – and only two hours to London. The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it’s a great place to build both your career and your future. Somerset truly has it all – the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.
- Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
- NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
- Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
- A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential
- Additionally, you’ll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.
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