Porter

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Farnham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Entry-level
SALARY
£26,618 / year
CATEGORY
Healthcare
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Patient Transport Equipment Handling Customer Service Health & Safety Awareness Communication Skills Teamwork Physical Fitness Waste Management

FULL DESCRIPTION

Porter

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is seeking a compassionate and reliable Porter to join their healthcare team at Farnham Community Hospital. This full-time, permanent role offers a salary of £26,618 per annum and includes training. Closing date: 13 May 2026.

Job Details

  • Company: [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]
  • Location: Farnham Community Hospital, Hale Road, Farnham, Surrey, GU9 9LQ
  • Salary: £26,618 a year (Band 2)
  • Contract: Permanent, Full-time (37.5 hours/week)
  • Date posted: 07 May 2026
  • Closing date: 13 May 2026
  • Reference: 151-LC449-A

Job Summary

Join Our Dedicated Healthcare Team - Make a Real Difference. We are looking for a compassionate and driven individual to join our team. As the ideal candidate, you will possess strong verbal and written communication skills and have the ability to confidently navigate IT systems. You will be an integral part of a collaborative team. You will interact with a diverse range of patients, playing a crucial role in ensuring their stay is as comfortable as possible.

Main Duties of the Job

  • Transporting patients safely and compassionately around the site.
  • Moving equipment and furniture between wards.
  • Collecting and delivering essential supplies and samples.
  • Undertaking Postal Service and messenger duties.
  • Collecting and disposing of waste.
  • Responding to emergency situations.

About [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal]

[Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] is committed to being an inclusive and disability confident employer and has been awarded Gold for the Armed Forces Employment Recognition Scheme. We provide first class development opportunities and encourage flexible working.

Person Specification

Qualifications

  • Good level of education and clear understanding in English Language.

Experience

  • Previous Portering experience or worked within a service industry.
  • Good customer relationships.

Skills & Knowledge

  • Ability to work using own initiative and within a multi-disciplined team.
  • Good customer relationships.

Special Requirements

  • Physically fit to move and lift heavy objects.

How to Apply

Apply via the NHS Jobs portal using the 'Apply for this job' button. Please note that this role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. The closing date is 13 May 2026. We reserve the right to close the advert early if sufficient applications have been received.

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