General Porter
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Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust General Porter
The closing date is 12 November 2026
Job summary
Please note: We are unable to provide sponsorship for this position
Portering Services are looking for motivated individuals to join their small and friendly team. This is a physically demanding role, rewarding, challenging and a job that makes a real difference to our patient experience and the smooth running of our services. We are looking to fill full time and part time roles. The full time role is 37.5 hours a week and the part time role is 22.75 hours a week (3 days a week shift pattern below).
The working pattern for this role covers 7 days a week, covering a 24 hour service. Shift patterns include, early's, late's, and night duties. Different shift patterns will attract enhanced hourly rate including weekend and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
As part of this role you will cover various shifts on a 24 hours rota. You will need to be able to work various shift patterns over 7 days to cover a 24-hour service, including early, late and night duties, weekends and bank holidays. All shifts are 8 hours with a 30 minute break.
On a daily basis, you may walk 12-15 miles per day, transfer patients on beds or chairs to other departments and wards, move equipment, medical notes (up to 15kg) and office/ward moves. Other duties include assisting with the delivery of internal post, Pharmacy supplies to wards and blood related products to various wards across the Trust. Please be aware some duties are of a sensitive nature.
There will also be the use of our on-site electrical vehicles; this can include collection of waste, delivering of post and pharmacy deliveries. Full UK driving license will be required for this.
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities.
About us
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust (SFT) is part of the Bath, Swindon and Wiltshire (BSW) Hospitals Group, alongside Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust. Together, we are committed to delivering outstanding, sustainable healthcare through collaboration, innovation and excellent patient care.
With a history spanning more than 250 years, SFT combines a proud heritage with a forward-looking approach to healthcare. We employ more than 4,000 staff, provide around 470 beds and deliver acute, specialist and regional services across Wiltshire and beyond.
Our people are at the heart of everything we do. We are committed to creating an inclusive, supportive workplace where colleagues feel valued, developed and empowered to reach their potential. Flexible working helps colleagues balance work and personal commitments while meeting the needs of patients.
We offer NHS benefits including the NHS Pension Scheme, generous annual leave, staff discounts and onsite facilities.
Salisbury offers an exceptional quality of life, combining a historic city with beautiful countryside, access to the south coast and excellent transport links. Find out more at Experience Salisbury.
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10054
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see attached Job description and person specification for full details of roles and responsibilities
Person Specification
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NHS experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- English & Maths at C grade,
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable people
Experience
Essential
- Previous customer Service experience/Experience dealing with the public
Education, Qualifications and Training
Essential
- NHS experience
- Full UK Driving Licence
- English & Maths at C grade,
- IT skills
Desirable
- Experience of dealing with vulnerable people
Experience
Essential
- Previous customer Service experience/Experience dealing with the public
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.salisbury.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Portering and Post Room Manager
Lynda Viney
01722336262
Details
Date posted
29 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum pro rata if part time
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
269-SFT10054
Job locations
Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust
Odstock Road
Salisbury
SP2 8BJ
United Kingdom
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