Salary guide
Hospital Porter
- Average salary
- £18,000 – £25,000
- Working hours
- 37.5 hours/week
HealthcareSupport
- Porters are essential for hospital operations
Other names this job is known by
- Hospital Attendant
- Patient Transporter
Key responsibilities
- Transport patients, equipment, and supplies around hospitals
- Assist with patient transfers
- Maintain cleanliness and safety
- Support emergency and routine operations
- Liaise with medical staff
- Respond to urgent requests
- Keep records
- Attend training and briefings
Skills and qualifications required
- No formal qualifications required
- Experience in support or care roles
- Physical fitness
- Communication and reliability
- Ability to follow instructions
Promotional job opportunities from this role
- Senior Porter
- Team Leader
- Supervisor
- Trainer
How to get the job
- Apply for porter roles in hospitals
- Gain experience in support or care roles
- Progress to senior or supervisory positions
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