General Porter | Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust

General Porter – Facilities Directorate The Maidstone & Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust have another opportunity that has arisen within the Facilities Directorate for a full‑time General Porter to join our dedicated Facilities team in Portering. You will be required to provide an efficient, effective and fully comprehensive portering service across Maidstone Hospital and Kent and Medway Orthopaedic Centre. Working hours Full‑time hours are 37.5 per week based on a rostered shift pattern. Part‑time hours are Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 20:00, based on a rostered shift pattern. About the role We are looking for lively and enthusiastic individuals who have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who are well motivated, hardworking and able to work as part of our team. Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment would be advantageous but not essential, as training will be provided. The General Porter is a multi‑skilled team member, responsible for maintaining a comprehensive, professional and responsive high‑quality porter service to patients, staff, visitors and all service users. Responsibilities Transport patients, equipment, documentation, linen, waste, etc. efficiently and safely. Maintain a clean and safe environment in accordance with specifications, and respond to service needs as they arise. Constantly seek to improve productivity and quality of the service. Undertake necessary duties to ensure an efficient portering service is maintained, both in patient and non‑patient environments. Key policies and procedures All work must be undertaken in line with Health and Safety, Infection Prevention, Security and all Trust Policy and Procedures. About the Trust Maidstone and Tunbridge Wells NHS Trust ranks among the top 10 NHS Trusts nationwide and was named the second‑best Trust to work for in the South East in the 2023 and 2024 NHS Staff Survey. We are a large acute hospital trust in south‑east England, providing general hospital services and specialist care to around 600,000 residents in West Kent and East Sussex. With a dedicated and diverse team of over 8,000 staff we are proud to offer specialised cancer services to over two million people through the Kent Oncology Centre. Fordcombe Hospital, near Tunbridge Wells, became part of the Trust in October 2024. Specialising in planned care, it offers two operating theatres, 28 inpatient and day‑care beds, diagnostic services (X‑ray, MRI, CT and endoscopy), and consultation/treatment rooms. Flexible working We are a flexible‑working‑friendly organisation. Whether it’s adjusting your hours or exploring other flexible arrangements, we want to work with you to find the best solution for you, our patients and the Trust. Benefits At least 27 days of annual leave plus public/bank holidays (pro‑rata for part‑time staff). Membership in the NHS Pension Scheme, with a 20.6% employer contribution and life assurance benefits. Blue Light card eligibility. Additional benefits can be found in the benefits documents below. Application details Please take a moment to review the criteria in the person specification and share specific examples in your application that demonstrate how you meet these requirements. Please also check your application for errors or omissions prior to submission. Appointment to this post will be subject to a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check at Enhanced Level (which includes regulated checks against vulnerable adults and children). All successful applicants will be required to complete the corporate trust induction once a start date has been agreed. This advert closes on Tuesday 18 Nov 2025. #J-18808-Ljbffr