Overview
Job summary: An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our Portering and Security Team at Broomfield Hospital, to enhance and improve the service offered to all patients, visitors and staff. The posts offer flexibility with a variety of shifts including nights and weekends. We are happy to discuss full-time and part-time options. Previous experience in a hospital portering/security role is advantageous but not essential; full training and support are provided.
If you enjoy interacting with a variety of people or prefer an active role, we want to hear from you.
Main duties
You will be a vital member of the MSE team, undertaking several roles including transportation of patients, specimens, goods, blood products, medical gases and equipment around the site to support the smooth running of clinical departments and the hospital. The role is physical and includes transporting patients by wheelchair, patient trolley or bed, both internally and externally. You will be working with patients, so experience in a service environment and good communication skills are required. You must be able to respond to emergency calls calmly and professionally. The role also includes mortuary duties, including movement of bodies from wards to the mortuary in a courteous and sympathetic manner.
About us
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest in the country, with approximately 15,000 staff serving a population of 1.2 million. We work with MSE Health and Care Partnership to deliver excellent local and specialist services, improving health and wellbeing with a compassionate approach, and providing a respectful but dynamic place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers. We offer a good working environment with flexible opportunities and access to training and support to develop and progress.
Details
Date posted: 10 September 2025
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £24,465 a year, pro rata for part time
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 390-EFM-BR-0830-A
Job location: Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Job responsibilities
As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide an effective, timely delivery and collection service to support clinical and non-clinical services. This includes:
* Assist members of the public
* Transferring patients
* Moving furniture
* Transporting specimens and samples
* Transferring deceased patients to the Mortuary
* Attend security shouts (full training provided)
* Moving gas cylinders
* Securing hospital
* Attend Fire Shouts
For further details about this role, please see the attached job description. We look forward to your application.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications – Essential
* A good education (GCSE D grade or equivalent experience)
Knowledge & Experience – Essential
* Experience of customer service
* Manual handling and Health and Safety training
Desirable
* Experience from previous work
Skills/Aptitudes – Essential
* Working knowledge of Microsoft
Disclosure
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a DBS disclosure check.
Employer details
Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust
Broomfield, Court Road, Chelmsford, CM1 7ET
Employer's website: https://www.mse.nhs.uk
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