Porter

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Porter

Location: Royal Berkshire NHS Foundation Trust, Royal Berkshire Hospital, London Rd, Reading RG1 5AN.

Hours: 37.5 hours per week, flexability to work various shifts over 24/7 operation.

Pay Rate: £12.92 per hour and extended pay rates on weekends and night payrates £18.22 - £23.65)

Job Type: Temporary 6 months initially

Are you ready to make a difference every day as a Hospital Porter?

What you'll be responsible for:

• Collection and movement of patients to and from wards, clinics and departments.
• Deliver linen to wards and removed spoiled linen to laundry/laundry store.
• Deliver stores to departments.
• Internal movement of equipment/furniture.
• Collect and deliver parcels to departments.
• If required, transfer food trollies to ward areas.
• Co-operate and assist with other work streams and with other members of staff to maintain a smooth running and effective service.
• Have knowledge and understanding of the fire, risk and health and safety at work policies for the property together with all other relevant policies.
• Receive mail and distribute accordingly.
• Removal and storage of clinical and other household waste.
• Ensure all communication with the general public, staff and visitors are conducted in professional, confidential and courteous manner.
• Ensure all areas are clean, tidy and well maintained.
• To ensure all grounds, car parks and gardens are clean and tidy. In extreme weather salt/grit paths and car parks.
• Support new members of staff to be familiar with local environment, policies and procedures.
• Perform domestic duties as needed.

Ideally, you will have the following skills and experience:

• Thrive in a fast-paced physical environment
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Effective communication abilities
• Ideally, certified in Manual Handling
• Attention to detail

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits:

• Competitive pay rates: Work this week and get paid the following week,
• Essential support available 24/7, 365 days a year: Call us anytime you need assistance,
• Multi-locational opportunities: Work across neighbouring Trusts,
• Convenient shift an...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Reading

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

16-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English