Location: Norfolk and Norwich University Hospital, NR4 7UY
Salary: £12.92 plus excellent benefits
Schedule: Full time hours - Ability to work a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (which will include bank holidays and weekends). Working hours are 08:00 to 20:00. You will get two 30‑minute breaks, which you will not be paid for.
As a CDC Porter in our Community Diagnostics Centre team, you'll play a vital part in keeping diagnostic services running smoothly, safely, and with care. Your work helps patients move through their appointments with dignity and comfort, supporting clinicians to deliver timely, effective care.
What you’ll do as a CDC Porter
* Safely escort and transfer patients between departments and diagnostic areas, ensuring dignity, comfort, and clear communication at all times
* Transport and position equipment such as beds, trolleys, wheelchairs, and oxygen cylinders as required
* Support the upkeep of clean, tidy, and well‑organised patient areas, corridors, and storage spaces
* Assist in urgent and emergency situations, including rapid patient transfers and major incident responses
* Move linen, waste, and clinical supplies in line with infection prevention and control procedures
* Work closely with clinical and non‑clinical colleagues to ensure tasks are completed efficiently and safely
Does this sound like you?
* Previous experience in a hospital or healthcare setting is helpful but not essential
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a calm and respectful approach
* The ability to stay focused and reliable in a busy healthcare environment
* Physical capability to move equipment safely as part of your day‑to‑day work
* A compassionate, patient‑centred mindset
* A good understanding of hygiene, health, and safety expectations, or the willingness to learn
Vetting and checks
An Enhanced DBS check is required for this role. This includes spent and unspent convictions, cautions, and any relevant information held by local police, in accordance with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and safeguarding requirements. You will also complete an Occupational Health Questionnaire to allow us to provide any support needed for you to succeed in the role.
Disability Confident
A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. In certain recruitment situations such as high‑volume, seasonal and high‑peak times, the employer may wish to limit the overall numbers of interviews offered to both disabled people and non‑disabled people.
What we offer
* Salary: Competitive salaries with annual reviews
* Pension: Up to 6% contributory pension scheme
* Holidays: 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays
* Training and development: Wide range of learning opportunities with over 1,100 internal courses available, funding for qualifications and apprenticeships, mentoring opportunities, and a focus on internal progression
* Wellbeing: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, BUPA Anytime HealthLine, wellbeing app, Simplyhealth cash plans to claim back money towards healthcare costs, 30% off at Serco‑managed leisure centres
* Discounts: Save across around 1,000 retailers, from food and clothing to days out, entertainment and travel
* Employee networks: Dedicated networks where colleagues can come together to find support, share challenges, discuss ideas, network and be part of a community
* Charity: Support a charity or organisation with a paid volunteering day each year. You can also choose to donate to your favourite charity tax‑free, through our Payroll Giving Scheme
Let's impact a better future, together. Apply today.
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