Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Security - Porter

The closing date is 25 September 2025

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for enthusiastic individuals to join our wonderful Portering and Security Team as we are looking to expand our efficient and high quality service here at Broomfield Hospital therefore enhancing and improving the service offered to all our patients, visitors, and staff.

You will also benefit from flexibility as these posts offer a variety of shifts including nights and weekends and we are happy to discuss Full Time and Part Time offers. Previous experience of working in a portering/security role within a hospital environment would be an advantage, but not essential as we offer full-training and support for all our staff.

So, if you enjoy socialising with a variety of people or are someone who prefers an active role rather than an office job, then we are looking for you?

Main duties of the job

Respond to all work requests promptly and efficiently, liaising with ward and department staff whilst maintaining active awareness of security risks throughout the duration of duty.

Ensure that all ad-hoc work, e.g moving furniture, equipment is carried out following the Trust manual handling procedures.

Transporting patients to and from ward and departments. Assisting staff in patient transfer from beds, trolleys and wheelchairs whilst ensuring that their comfort and dignity are maintained. All movements must be in accordance with Trust moving and handling policy.

Maintain an awareness of appropriate Trust and local policies and

To comply with all Trust's Policies and Procedures including Health and Safety and attend training sessions as prescribed or agreed through staff appraisals.

Provide a timely and effective post room service, sorting and delivering post as required.

To carry out routine waste collection as required.

exchange empty medical gas cylinders for full on request, following appropriate procedures.

Provide assistance on site to members of the public, staff and contractors wishing to park on site.

To ensure compliance with all Trust policies and procedures relevant to the area of work.

Maintain high levels of confidentiality and information security at all times, complying with the relevant legislation such as the Data Protection Act and the Computer Misuse Act.

About us

Our ambition is to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and well being of our patients, and provide a vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

We aim to make the most of our skills and experiences so we can become the best we can be. As one organisation we will recruit the finest and retain more specialist staff due to more employment opportunities across our Trust.

Date posted

23 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (Pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

390-EFM-BR-0846

Job locations

Braintree

Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Job description

Job responsibilities

As part of a multidisciplinary team, provide an effective, timely delivery and collection service which supports all aspects of clinical and non-clinical services. These include but are not limited to:

Help members of the publicTransferring patientsMoving furnitureTransporting specimens and samplesTransferring deceased patients to the MortuaryAttend security shouts as and when required (full training to be given)Moving Gas CylindersSecuring hospitalAttend Fire Shouts

For further details about this interesting and varied role please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For further details about this interesting and varied role please see the attached job description.

We look forward to your application.

Person Specification

Essential

DCSE D or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of customers service skills
Manual Handling
Basic Health and Safety

Communication skills

Essential

Literate and numerate ability to complete all relevant paperwork and training
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Ability to speak and write English to an acceptable standard

Person Specification

Essential

DCSE D or equivalent

Knowledge and experience

Essential

Experience of customers service skills
Manual Handling
Basic Health and Safety

Communication skills

Essential

Literate and numerate ability to complete all relevant paperwork and training
Working knowledge of Microsoft packages
Ability to speak and write English to an acceptable standard

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

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Braintree

Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Braintree

Chadwick Drive

Braintree

CM7 2AL

Employer's website

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