Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust
General Porter
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Porters at Northampton General Hospital
Porters at Northampton General Hospital are the main support for the site in the transfer of patients and equipment. Within this role, you will be expected to support the safe and effective transfer of patients around our 25+ wards and 60+ clinics.
Depending on the skills and person fit of the successful candidate, these roles could cover the full 24/7 shift rota or work within our radiology transfer team.
Responsibilities
To undertake general portering duties for all wards and departments, providing a professional and quality service to all users. This will include the safe transportation of patients using wheelchairs, stretchers, and beds. The movement of equipment, collecting and delivering post are some of the duties undertaken by a porter.
Interview
Interviews planned for W/C 17th August 2026
About the Role
Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust is looking to recruit a ‘General Porter’ to work in our busy Portering Services role. All staff at our hospital are dedicated to care for our Patients in many different ways. The Trust's Portering service is part of that caring ethos, supporting clinical care and the smooth running of the Trust 24/7 365 days a year.
The role is a diverse role and may include such duties as:
- Transporting patients throughout the hospital
- Medical gas management
- Collection and delivery of post
- Movement of equipment and furniture
- Cleaning of Portering equipment
- Safe transport of deceased from wards
- Additional duties as required to meet the needs of the service and assist in providing the best possible care for patients
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There will also be additional development offered in line with appraisals to cover other Portering activities.
Shifts
Successful applicants within this role will be expected to cover shifts across the full 24-hour period, including weekends and bank holidays. This will initially be a structured rota pattern but may be adjusted to meet the needs of the service.
This is an extremely diverse role with a diverse team, often physically demanding, requiring good self-organisational skills, teamwork, and strong communication and confidence.
Equal Opportunities
We are an equal opportunities employer welcoming applications from all people within our society.
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About Us
University Hospitals of Northamptonshire (UHN) was formed through the grouping of Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and Northampton General Hospital NHS Trust. As one group, we are on a journey to improve services for our communities by working collaboratively, modernising the way we deliver care, and continually striving for excellence.
Working together allows us to share expertise, strengthen services, and create greater opportunities. There may be a requirement to work across our hospital sites depending on service needs.
Our Excellence Values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Integrity, and Courage.
UHN welcomes applications from people from all protected groups and is committed to creating an inclusive working environment. We are proud signatories of the Armed Forces Covenant and have achieved the Gold Award under the Armed Forces Employer Recognition Scheme. Our active staff networks support colleagues from all backgrounds and help ensure everyone feels valued here at UHN.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: Craig Fraser
- Job title: Portering Supervisory Team
- Email address: craig.fraser7@nhs.net
- Telephone number: 01604 545584
Please call 0164 545584 for more information about the role.
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