At a Glance
- Tasks: Join our team to provide essential portering and security services at West Cornwall Hospital.
- Company: Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust, dedicated to high-quality patient care.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, enhancements for shifts, and potential for flexible working.
- Other info: Be part of a supportive team in a dynamic healthcare environment.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in patient care while gaining valuable experience in healthcare.
- Qualifications: Enthusiastic, motivated individuals with good communication skills are encouraged to apply.
The predicted salary is between 25760 - 27476 £ per year.
An opportunity has arisen at the West Cornwall Hospital for an enthusiastic, motivated, and hardworking individual to join the porter/security team. This position requires flexibility to accommodate the needs of the service, good communication skills and a positive and professional attitude.
Key Responsibilities:
- To provide and maintain a professional, efficient, effective and timely service to patients, visitors and other departments that will contribute to achieving high quality patient care.
- To ensure the service supports the clinical care of patients and respects the privacy and dignity of every patient.
- To ensure the health and safety of both the recipients and of those delivering the service.
- To contribute towards the development of best practice within the department and to the training of new starters and inexperienced staff.
- To assist the Facilities Management Team in the development of the service.
- To provide a portering service to the whole of West Cornwall Hospital and other sites as required.
- To undertake the security operations required to support a safe and secure environment at The Royal Cornwall Hospital NHS Trust’s hospital site and grounds.
- To provide security for staff, patients, visitors and users.
- To manage a variety of security related incidents while conducting themselves in a firm but courteous manner at all times.
- Work closely with the Police Liaison Officer and local Police officers as required.
Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust (RCHT) is at the heart of acute and specialist care for Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We care for a population of around 470,000 people, a number that increases during visitor seasons. We employ around 6,700 staff, united by a shared commitment to deliver safe, high-quality care.
As a teaching hospital, we’re proud to work in partnership with the University of Exeter Medical School, the University of Plymouth School of Nursing and Midwifery, and Peninsula Dental School, supporting the next generation of health professionals. We’re committed to staying at the forefront of medical advance; investing in our people, developing our facilities, and expanding the specialist care we can offer locally so more patients can receive the care they need closer to home.
To be an employee of the NHS you need to successfully complete the following:
- Identity Checks
- Professional registration and qualification checks
- Employment history and reference checks
- Occupational Health clearance
- Satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service check
- Right to work in the UK
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview. This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026.
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