Job summary
Estates and Facilities Recruitment Event
Hours:Various shift patterns available.
General Porter( Basildon and Southend Site )
Please specify in your supporting statement your site preference.
As a Porter, your role will be to provide an efficient high quality portering service, which meets the work schedules and required ad hoc response times including emergency responses.
This role includes the transportation of patients, specimens, goods, blood products, medical gases, and equipment around the site.We have both full time and part time posts available and can offer you shift patterns that work for you and your commitments outside of work.
*No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.*
The interview day for this vacancy is Saturday 7th March 2026
Main duties of the job
* To undertake all portering tasks, as requested by help desk controller, supervisors, and managers.
* Undertake all urgent adhoc and scheduled tasks using the correct equipment within the required response times and in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
* Respond to emergency calls e.g., cardiac arrest, fire, lift release etc in accordance with Trust procedures.
* Maintain good hygiene practices in the tasks performed as per infection control procedures.
* To observe Health & Safety regulations at all times.
* Attend staff induction and training and an annual appraisal interview.
* To ensure that service user complaints referred to Supervisor / Portering Manager.
* Ensure the transportation equipment is kept clean and in working order, and to report any defects to the Supervisor / Manager to be rectified as quickly as possible.
* Transport patients as per Departmental and Trust procedures, with due regard to their dignity and respect
About us
Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.
We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.
Details
Date posted
23 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year Per Annum (Pro Rata for Part Time)
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time
Reference number
390-EFM-BA-EVENT2026-D
Job locations
Basildon/Southend
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the job description
We look forward to receiving your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please find attached the job description
We look forward to receiving your application.
No VISA sponsorship available for these roles.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE D or equivalent
* Good literacy skills demonstrated in application form
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a customer service focused role
* Supporting information confirms site preference
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
* GCSE D or equivalent
* Good literacy skills demonstrated in application form
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience in a customer service focused role
* Supporting information confirms site preference
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon/Southend
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Basildon/Southend
Basildon
SS16 5NL
Employer's website
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