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  • Chepstow, Monmouthshire, Wales
  • Temporary,
  • undefined,
  • CHEPORT
  • 04/09/2026
Job description

NHS Porter

Location: Community Hospital
Hours: 15 - 37.5 hours per week
Contract: Temporary Ongoing
Pay Rate: £12.71 - £23.26 per hour (enhanced rates for evenings, weekends and bank holidays where applicable)
Start Date: Immediate Start Available

About the Role

We are seeking reliable and compassionate Porters to join a friendly team within a small Community Hospital. This is a vital frontline role supporting patient care and ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of hospital services.

Working as part of the Facilities Team, you will provide a professional portering service across the hospital, assisting with the safe movement of patients, equipment, supplies and clinical items.

Key Responsibilities

  • Safely transport patients between wards, departments and treatment areas.
  • Move medical equipment, furniture and supplies throughout the hospital.
  • Deliver and collect clinical and non-clinical items as required.
  • Assist hospital staff with setting up rooms and equipment.
  • Respond promptly to porter requests across the site.
  • Support the transfer of specimens, medical records and pharmacy items.
  • Ensure wheelchairs, trolleys and other equipment are clean and available for use.
  • Follow all health and safety, infection prevention and manual handling procedures.
  • Provide a courteous and professional service to patients, visitors and staff.
  • Support emergency and ad hoc requests as directed by supervisors.

What We're Looking For

  • A positive and flexible attitude.
  • Good communication and customer service skills.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Physically fit and able to undertake manual handling duties.
  • Reliable, punctual and professional approach to work.
  • Previous porter, healthcare, facilities or customer-facing experience is desirable but not essential.

Working Pattern

  • 15 to 37.5 hours per week available.
  • Rotational shifts.
  • Some weekend working required.
  • Additional hours may be available to cover annual leave and service demands.

Benefits

  • Immediate start available.
  • Weekly pay.
  • Flexible part-time and full-time hours.
  • Opportunity to gain NHS experience.
  • Ongoing support from Gap Personnel.
  • Enhanced rates for unsociable hours where applicable.

Please note: Successful applicants will be required to complete NHS compliance checks, including reference checks and a DBS check where required.

Apply today and become an important part of delivering excellent patient care within your local community hospital.

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