Job summary
- Main area
- Estates and Facilities
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week
- Job ref
- 210-2026-496-A
- Employer
- Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Countess of Chester Hospital
- Town
- Chester
- Salary
- £25,272 pa
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 22/07/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Porter
Band 2
Countess of Chester Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, staff pride themselves on not only leading through clinical excellence, but also by creating an environment where all staff are valued and appreciated. To achieve this, the Trust has embarked on an exciting new strategy focused on continuous improvement.
Our vision is to improve the lives of our community and provide excellence in healthcare, through partnership and innovation
Our High Performance Culture will support everyone to be the best version of themselves by being true to our Trust vision, values and behaviours.
We welcome applications from colleagues from our local and neighbouring communities of all backgrounds and identities, who are currently under-represented within our region such as Black, Asian, Minority ethnic and those with disabilities.
As a region we are reviewing the way we work, and exploring how new working practices that support flexible working can create a positive work-life balance. As part of our recruitment process we will explore how our inclusive employment policies, flexible working, staff engagement forums, Trust facilities and services can be of mutual benefit.
Job overview
Working Full time: 37.5 hours per week
We are looking to appoint 5 full-time porters. Applicants are asked to specify their preferred shift pattern within their application:
- 1 x Monday–Friday: 12:00pm – 8:00pm
- 1 x Monday–Friday: 07:30am – 3:30pm
- 2 x Multi-shift: 4 on, 4 off (6:00am – 6:00pm / 6:00pm – 6:00am)
Role Overview:
Porters provide vital support across all areas of the Trust, assisting healthcare professionals in delivering safe and effective patient care. Working under the direction of the Portering Chargehand, duties include transporting patients, specimens, beds, meal trolleys, medical gases, linen, and other essential equipment and supplies.
All staff are expected to demonstrate flexibility within their role to ensure the consistent delivery of safe, compassionate and high-quality care.
Main duties of the job
As part of ongoing organisational developments within the Facilities Department, an exciting opportunity has arisen to recruit motivated and enthusiastic Porters to join our dedicated team.
The successful candidates will work closely with the Portering Chargehands and Assistant Facilities Manager, providing a high-quality portering service across the Trust. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills are essential, with the ability to interact professionally with patients, visitors, and staff.
This is a physically demanding role, requiring the ability to lift, carry, and manoeuvre equipment, along with undertaking frequent walking and the safe transfer of patients throughout the Trust.
Applicants must be reliable, trustworthy, and committed to maintaining confidentiality at all times, in line with Trust policies.
Comprehensive training will be provided to ensure all successful candidates are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills required to carry out all aspects of the role safely and effectively.
Working for our organisation
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
See Job Description for further details.
Recruitment selection processes are based on competence (see Person specification) and values. An applicant guide to help and support you through your recruitment journey can be accessed at the bottom of this page.
If you have a disability that meets the definition set out in the Equality Act 2010, and you can show that you meet the ‘essential’ criteria described in the person specification for an available position, please answer ‘YES’ to the question: ‘Do you wish to be considered under the Guaranteed Interview Scheme?’
Please inform the team if you have any special support needs to be considered as part of the interview and selection processes.
The trust offers a Guaranteed Interview Scheme to any armed forces community applicants who meet the essential criteria for the post.
If a DBS is required for your role, you are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. A small annual fee applies which is payable to the DBS Service. Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs will be deducted from their salary over the first three months of employment.
New entrants to the NHS will commence on the minimum of the scale stated above.
Applicants requiring sponsorship may wish to determine the likelihood of obtaining sponsorship for this position by assessing themselves against the criteria on the gov.uk website - https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa.
The Trust will not sponsor where the starting salary does not meet immigration rules
Applicants are advised to apply early as if a large number of applications are received for this post, we reserve the right to close the vacancy prior to the advertised date.
Good luck with your application.
Person specification
Qualification
Essential criteria
- Numeracy and literacy skills
- A basic standard of education
Desirable criteria
- Maths GCSE Grade 4
- English GCSE Grade 4
Knowledge and Experience
Essential criteria
- Enjoys being part of a team.
Desirable criteria
- Has worked in a health care environment in this capacity.
- Previous portering experience.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Jenna Hughes
- Job title
- Assistant Facilities Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01244 366520
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