Job Description

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We are looking to appoint one part time Facilities Porter on a 18.75-hour contract to work within our Facilities team at BCHC Foundation Trust. The vacancy will be based predominantly West Heath Hospital however you may be required to cover other colleagues across sites should the service demand it. We are one team and our service has to continue for the well-being of the patient.
You will receive a comprehensive training package and support, working with your Site Facilities Co-coordinator, a uniform is also provided.
We are looking for forward thinking and innovative individuals with a passion for helping others in an organisation dedicated to making people well.
Main duties of the job
BCHC delivers a range of healthcare services across a number of sites and specialties.
You must attend necessary training courses and adhere to Infection Prevention and Control policies and any other relevant National and Trust policies and procedures. All staff, irrespective of the role they specifically undertake are required to adhere to BHCH's vision, values and professional standards.
Monday to Sunday: 18.75 hours per week (pro rota) part time to be flexible, including day and night duty, weekends and Bank Holidays.
Good standard of education to GCSE level and understanding of verbal and written English. Basic literacy and numeracy skills are requirements for this job. Medical Gas training is required
About us
IMPORTANT

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Be Part of Our Team...
Birmingham Community Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust (BCHC) has more than 5000 staff working across Birmingham and the West Midlands in a wide range of community nursing and specialist healthcare roles. BCHC delivers over 100 clinical services, in people's homes, health centres, clinics and inpatient facilities. We deliver a wide range of services for children, young people, parents and families as well as adults and community services, two community hospitals, services for people with learning disabilities, the internationally recognised West Midlands Rehabilitation Centre and one of Europe's leading Dental Hospitals and School of Dentistry. We deliver all of this with a commitment to integrated, personalised care that is rooted in our local communities. We have an ambition to deliver outstanding, integrated care as one of the key NHS providers in the West Midlands.
If you want to 'Be Part of Our Team' and work with a Foundation Trust which is continuously striving for better care and healthier communities, we want to hear from you.
Details
Date posted
02 December 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
820-7637442-COR
Job locations
West Heath Hospital
Rednal Road
Birmingham
B38 8HR
Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification Job description
Job responsibilities
For further details on the main responsibilities, please see the attached job description and person specification
Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential

• Good standard of education, GCSE level and understanding of verbal and written English. Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Level 2 ROSPA Banksman training or a willingness to work towards.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and challenging environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to manager challenging behaviours.
• Ability to deal with queries from members of the public.

Desirable

• Previous experience of a portering role.

Skills/knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the following oHealth and Safety oCOSHH oSecurity oBasic knowledge of a hospital environment oMedical Gases oManual Handling
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Ability to deal with queries from members of the public.

Personal qualities
Essential

• Reliability and flexibility
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with all grades of staff, patients, visitors and outside services in an appropriate manner
• Able to work unsupervised on own initiative
• The ability to plan and prioritise own day to day work tasks appropriately

Other job requirements
Essential

• Physically able to carry out the full range of duties and work a rotating shift pattern which may include nights, weekends, unsociable hours

Person Specification
Qualifications / training
Essential

• Good standard of education, GCSE level and understanding of verbal and written English. Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills
• Level 2 ROSPA Banksman training or a willingness to work towards.

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working in a busy and challenging environment
• Good communication skills with the ability to manager challenging behaviours.
• Ability to deal with queries from members of the public.

Desirable

• Previous experience of a portering role.

Skills/knowledge
Essential

• Knowledge of the following oHealth and Safety oCOSHH oSecurity oBasic knowledge of a hospital environment oMedical Gases oManual Handling
• Good communication skills with the ability to manage challenging behaviours.
• Ability to deal with queries from members of the public.

Personal qualities
Essential

• Reliability and flexibility
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to relate and communicate effectively with all grades of staff, patients, visitors and outside services in an appropriate manner
• Able to work unsupervised on own initiative
• The ability to plan and prioritise own day to day work tasks appropriately

Other job requirements
Essential

• Physically able to carry out the full range of duties and work a rotating shift pattern which may include nights, weekends, unsociable hours

Skills Required