General Porter | Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

4 days ago


Basildon, United Kingdom Southend University Hospital NHS Trust Full time

Are you a people person? Do you like to be on the move when working rather than being behind a desk? Role Overview Then we invite you to apply for the role of general porter and learn more about our friendly Portering team here at Basildon Hospital Responsibilities Provide efficient high quality portering service, meeting work schedules and required ad hoc response times including emergency responses. Transport patients, specimens, goods, blood products, medical gases, and equipment around the site. Undertake all urgent adhoc and scheduled tasks using the correct equipment within the required response times and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures. Respond to emergency calls e.g. cardiac arrest, fire, lift release etc in accordance with Trust procedures. Undertake all portering tasks as requested by supervisors and managers. Ensure the transportation equipment is kept clean and in working order, reporting any defects to the Supervisor/Manager for quick rectification. Transport patients per Departmental and Trust procedures with due regard to dignity and respect. Move deceased patients to the Mortuary from wards and prepare deceased patients for viewing out of hours as required. Undertake duties in a courteous, sympathetic manner with due regard to privacy, dignity and confidentiality at all times. About Us Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well-being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust. For full details of this role please see attached job description. We look forward to your application. This advert closes on Thursday 20 Nov 2025 #J-18808-Ljbffr


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