Porter, Healthcare

Overview

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The closing date is 08 February 2026

*** Previous applicants need not apply***

The Portering Department is looking to recruit into various General Porter positions within our dynamic and friendly team. The Department provides an efficient and timely portering service to Wards and Departments as required and to meet the needs of Patients, Staff, etc.

For this role you will need to have an understanding of the special character of the NHS service, which is to care for patients and visitors often in pain or distress. You will need to be physically fit as you may be required to run to cardiac arrest calls or maternity emergencies.

Porters move around the hospital site, transporting patients, specimens, equipment and post. You will need to be physically fit to respond to emergencies such as cardiac arrest calls or assist in evacuation of patients. Successful applicants must have communication skills and an understanding of English and have basic IT skills.

All shortlisted applicants will undergo fitness tests (beep test in the gym with a pass mark of
4), literacy, a wheelchair pushing test, a basic literacy test and a face to face interview on the recruitment day. There will be 2 recruitment days (03 & 04 March 2026). Shortlisted candidates will be required to attend one of the two dates.

PLEASE NOTE:
If you do not pass the beep test, we will not be progressing you to the next stages of the recruitment day.

St George's Hospital is one of the country's largest and busiest acute NHS Trusts, serving a diverse population of more than 3.5 million people across London and beyond.

We are committed to offering excellent learning and development opportunities and supporting individuals with their careers.

Please read the Job Description and Personal Specification for this role for further details and responsibilities.

• An understanding of, and an ability to communicate in English

• Experience in working as part of a team
• Experience of working on your own
• 1 year hospital/NHS experience

• Good communication and customer care skills. Ability to give and receive messages. Ability to write and count. Basic computer skills
• Good organisational skills
• Basic computer skills
• Ability to deal with stressful situations
• Interpersonal skills

• Must show willingness to learn and be able to develop a sense of purpose, responsibility and reliability. Must have good manners and be helpful at all times

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.

St George's University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£30,074 a year p.a. pro rata inclusive of HCAS (Inner)