Responsibilities
* Move patients, consumable products, waste, furniture, medical equipment, gasses, beds, mattresses etc within the hospital environment.
* Clean portering equipment and deliver blood products.
* Respond to major incidents and deliver emergency blood products.
* Allocate jobs to peers on a "next person" basis to ensure fairness.
* Communicate with the public, staff and peers as required.
* Record staff levels, check in sheets and sign off paperwork.
* Produce and complete blood track forms (pink slip) from the Synbiotix system.
* Ensure safe storage and handling of equipment and chemicals.
Knowledge
* Understanding of portering activities and processes.
* Knowledge of Department and Trust health and safety policies, safe systems of work and procedures.
* Knowledge of pathology procedures for blood product movement.
* Familiarity with Synbiotix portering system.
Training / Qualifications
* Customer and support services or equivalent experience to an NVQ Level 2.
* Mandatory training as required for the role.
* Trust, Patient Support/Directorate Services induction training.
* On‑job induction training.
* Full, clean UK driving licence required.
Experience
* Working in a busy, multi‑faceted, team‑based environment.
Physical Effort
* Standing and walking for long periods during a shift.
* Moving cages of up to approximately 300 kg when required.
Mental Effort
* Awareness of health and safety implications and their effect on others.
* Maintaining confidentiality and professional distance from patients.
* Working to schedules that may change.
Emotional Effort
* Cope with witnessing distressing sights of very ill or end‑stage patients.
* Dealing with traumatic injuries in the emergency department.
* Interact sensitively with patients and members of the public in high‑stress situations.
Working Conditions
* Professional image and clean uniform at all times.
* Wear low‑heeled footwear; comply with policies on jewellery, nail polish, etc.
* Act courteously to all staff, visitors and patients.
* Work bank holidays when required.
* Use alcohol gel on ward entry and wash hands frequently.
* Work within areas subject to extreme weather conditions.
Education / Training / Qualifications
English and Maths GCSE.
Good verbal communication skills.
Full clean driving licence.
Personal Qualities / Special Circumstances
Excellent personal values and interest in having a positive impact on patient experience.
Equal Opportunity Statement
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti‑discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
This advert closes on Wednesday 20 May 2026.
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