PORTER (PORTER)

Overview

Reference
PORTER

Salary
£12.71 - £13.50/hour

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- East of England -- Cambridgeshire -- Huntingdon

Job Type
Temporary

Posted
28 May 2026


🔨 Now Hiring: Porter🔨

Job Title:  Porter (Female Preferred)

Location: Huntingdon
Hours: 8.5 hr days shifts between 07.00-19.30

About the Role

We are looking for a reliable and compassionate Hospital Porter to join our team. The successful candidate will play an important role in supporting the smooth day-to-day running of the hospital by transporting patients, equipment, and supplies safely and efficiently.

Due to the nature of the role and patient dignity requirements, applications from female candidates are preferred in accordance with occupational requirements under the Equality Act 2010.

Key Responsibilities

  • Transport patients safely between wards, departments, and treatment areas
  • Assist clinical staff with patient movement and transfers
  • Deliver medical equipment, supplies, records, and specimens across the hospital
  • Maintain cleanliness and readiness of porter equipment such as wheelchairs and trolleys
  • Respond promptly to porter requests and emergencies
  • Provide a courteous and reassuring service to patients and visitors
  • Follow all health & safety, infection control, and confidentiality procedures

Requirements

  • Good communication and interpersonal skills
  • Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties
  • Caring, professional, and patient-focused attitude
  • Ability to work as part of a team and under pressure
  • Previous porter or healthcare experience is desirable but not essential, as training will be provided

Benefits:

  • Potential permanent role available for the right candidate

To Apply: If you feel you have the relevant experience then please submit your CV to lisa.banks@irweb.co.uk, or if you wish to learn any more then please give me a call on 01480 436000 or 07811304455

 

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Contact information

Lisa Banks