Contact information If you have any queries, please contact: a.foster15@nhs.net About the role * Please note that this role is not on the Home Office list of occupations eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route .* Please note that previous applicants need not apply The Ancillary team at Pinderfields Hospital provides portering and linen services at our acute hospital site in Wakefield. To support and maintain the high standards that the service delivers we are looking for an enthusiastic and dependable Non Patient Movement Porter to join the Trust and become part of our busy team. This is a full time position as follows - There are 4 full time positions as follows - 37.5 hours per week, working various shifts within a 24 hour period. This can be discussed at the interview. Please note this advert may be closed earlier than the advertised closing date Main duties Working as part of the operational portering team delivering essential items between wards and departments. The post holder will ensure that documents and items are delivered to and collected from wards and departments in a timely and efficient manner. The successful applicant will undertake a number of other basic portering tasks and undertaking other basic portering duties. The post holder will be responsive to the requirements of the service, sensitive to patients needs and courteous and caring to all service users. The duties allocated to the Non Patient Movement Porter may be routine planned tasks or require an immediate response to meet the demands of the Trust. Key requirements Undertake the collection of refuse, cardboard, clinical waste etc. within the Trust s outer buildings and segregation of the same for disposal and transfer to respective areas. Responsible for reporting incidents requiring pest control and supporting and assisting the cleaning and maintenance tasks involved with pest control. Undertakes the delivery/collection of, blood, products specimens, and pharmacy deliveries and patients note as scheduled and directed. Support Major Haemorrhage incidents. Assist the medical records porter in the delivery, collection, and sorting of packages throughout the hospital. Respond to calls from the Radio Systems within the Link Desk to ensure tasks requirements are met. Understand, apply or provide support in emergency procedures including major alerts and fire procedures. Required to undertake requests as required including the movement and storage of furniture, office equipment, within Trust Outer areas and ward equipment including beds, heavy items as required within the hospital Provide a messenger service between wards and departments. Ensure common areas are kept clean and tidy. Responsible for the distribution of non-stock items / goods to wards / departments, ensuring that a signature is obtained on delivery on an ad-hoc. Participate in the provision of an out of hours gritting in entrances, when necessary, within Trust outer buildings. Understand of the operation of the department to assist in its smooth running and enable them to prioritise workload. Be part of MY team We are an acute trust caring for over one million people in Wakefield and Kirklees. Our 10,000 staff work in patients homes, the community, and our three hospitals in Pontefract, Dewsbury, and Pinderfields (Wakefield). We prioritise our people and values so we can deliver the best possible care to patients. Our team is friendly, passionate, and innovative, always seeking better ways to work. We support work-life balance and foster a diverse, inclusive environment where everyone belongs. Our staff networks offer safe spaces to share ideas and concerns so we can increase awareness and appreciation of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and especially encourage members of the LGBTQ community, ethnic minority groups, and people with disabilities or neurodivergence to apply, as they are currently underrepresented in the Trust. If you value caring, high standards, improvement, and respect, join the MY team to make a difference every day. Application guidance: We understand that more applicants are using AI technology to help with their applications. While these tools can be useful, they cannot fully capture your skills, knowledge, and experience. It s important that you personalise your application. Relying solely on AI is not recommended, as it may reduce your chances of success. Our screening process is thorough, so if you have used AI, please make sure to disclose this on your application form. Our benefits Access to the NHS pension plan Generous holiday allowance of 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with 5 and 10 years of service Exceptional employee health and wellbeing services Extensive benefits and support, including: Onsite nurseries and childcare salary sacrifice scheme Cycle to work scheme Home electronics scheme Car lease salary sacrifice scheme Working carers support and advice, carers network and carers passport Flexible working options and family and carer-friendly policies Established staff networks, including LGBTQ and Race Equality Career progression, training and support Skilled worker sponsorship You can find out more about skilled worker and health and care visas on our careers site .