Facilities Assistant - Porter
| Posting date: | 27 August 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,465.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24465.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 03 September 2025 |
| Location: | Nottingham, NG2 6PR |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9186-25-1017 |
Summary
As a Hospital Porter, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the smooth operation of our hospital. Your responsibilities will include: Working in our main stores, delivering and collecting items from around the hospital (linen, waste, goods, property, etc.)Operating within the internal postal serviceAssisting with office or ward relocationWorking in our waste management centreCollaborating closely with the morgue teamWorking closely with clinical staff to support patient care In-House Training and Progression: We offer comprehensive in-house training to ensure you are well-prepared for your role. There are also opportunities for career progression within the NHS, allowing you to develop your skills and advance your career. Uniforms and Benefits: As an NHS employee, you will be provided with a uniform. Additionally, you will enjoy a range of benefits, including: Competitive salaryGenerous holiday entitlementNHS pension schemeAccess to NHS discounts and benefitsSupportive work environment with opportunities for professional development Working as a Facilities Assistant - Portering at Lings Bar Hospital offers a rewarding opportunity to make a difference in patient care and support the hospital's operations. Please note that this post does not meet the pay level required for a Skilled worker visa. Successful applicants with no prior NHS experience would normally be placed at the bottom of the band in line with Agenda for Change. This salary is below the minimum salary required for sponsorship for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. In these circumstances the Trust would not, therefore, be able to sponsor for a Skilled Worker / Health & Care visa. Applicants requiring a Skilled Worker Visa can determine the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship against the relevant criteria here https://www.gov.uk/skilled-worker-visa Please note applicants will be required to pay for their DBS check. Costs are deducted from salary following appointment. The cost of the DBS application is £26.40 (standard) or £54.40 (enhanced), this cost will be deducted from your salary over the first 2 months of employment. You are encouraged to enrol for the DBS Update Service. An annual fee of £16 per year applies.