United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Relief Porter Band 2

The closing date is 29 September 2025

Job summary

United Lincolnshire Hospitals are looking to recruit a hard working, enthusiastic individuals to join our team of porters at Pilgrim Hospital, Boston.

The role of the Porter is to support the smooth day to day operational running of our hospital that will provide a safe healthcare environment.

Posts include working a verity of different shifts including early, day, afternoon and night shifts,

Post 2

22.5 Hours per week

Main duties of the job

General portering duties will include:

  • have good communication skills
  • have a flexible and adaptable approach to prioritise workload
  • have good customer service skills
  • be friendly and approachable
  • be reliable with good time management
  • have the ability to work in a physical environment
  • have the ability to work individually and as part of a team
  • have awareness of Infection Prevention and Control practices within a healthcare environment
  • be passionate about delivering a high quality service

Previous portering experience is desirable though full training will be given. Uniform and PPE will be provided.

About us

Lincolnshire Community and Hospitals NHS Group (LCHG) provides community, acute and specialist services to people in Lincolnshire and neighbouring counties.

Our Group is situated in the beautiful county of Lincolnshire, serving a population of more than 750,000 people. Lincolnshire is such a wonderful place to live and work with many opportunities to grow and develop as well as spend time on hobbies, activities and taking in local historic sites. Find out more on the Visit Lincolnshire website.

We provide services at Lincoln County Hospital, Grantham and District Hospital and Pilgrim Hospital, Boston, as well as running services from community hospital sites and other community locations across Lincolnshire.

Our combined organisations are some of the most complex NHS organisations in the country, with multiple sites across a predominantly rural and coastal location.

In common with many NHS organisations, we are faced with many challenges, however, we take extraordinary pride in building working environments where staff feel valued, cared for and part of a team. We are delighted this can be seen within the latest National Staff Survey results showing sustained and improved scores from both organisations.

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum Part Time £16,530 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

357-PR-498-25-QIA842-QIA10

Job locations

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Job description

Job responsibilities

What should you do next?

Have a look at the job description, and if you like what you see, then apply today. Dont miss this fantastic opportunity to work with a great team in a supportive environment within a great institution. Your NHS needs you!

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in Customer Care.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate previous experience in a customer based organisation

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience.
  • Previous porter experience in a busy, pressurised environment.
  • Previous driving experience.
  • Previous experience of driving electric vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to use initiative to resolve problems and to prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques
  • Health and Safety qualifications/training
Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

  • NVQ Level 2, or equivalent, in Customer Care.

Previous Experience

Essential

  • Demonstrate previous experience in a customer based organisation

Desirable

  • Previous NHS experience.
  • Previous porter experience in a busy, pressurised environment.
  • Previous driving experience.
  • Previous experience of driving electric vehicles.

Knowledge, Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

  • Able to demonstrate an ability to work to deadlines
  • Able to demonstrate the ability to use initiative to resolve problems and to prioritise workload

Desirable

  • Able to demonstrate ability to work as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Able to demonstrate an understanding of moving and handling techniques
  • Health and Safety qualifications/training

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.

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust

Address

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


Employer's website

https://www.ulh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Team Leader Facilities

Scott Kyle

scott.kyle@nhs.net

01205445278

Details

Date posted

26 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum Part Time £16,530 per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

357-PR-498-25-QIA842-QIA10

Job locations

Pilgrim Hospital

Sibsey Road

Boston

PE21 9QS


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