Porter/Security Officer | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust
| Company: | Royal Cornwall Hospitals NHS Trust |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £25,760 - £27,476 PA pro rata. Enhancements for weekend and night shift work. |
| Hours: | Part-time |
| Location: | Penzance, TR18 2PF |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 24 Jul 2026 |
| Closing date: | 23 Aug 2026 |
Summary
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.
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 whole of West Cornwall Hospital. Additionally to provide a portering service to other sites as required.
Due to the service being at times unpredictable, you will be expected to provide a flexible and reactive service.
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 and to provide security for staff, patients, visitors and users. To use their skills and training 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. We provide services across three main hospital sites, with around 780 inpatient beds:
• Royal Cornwall Hospital in Truro
• St Michael’s Hospital in Hayle
• West Cornwall Hospital in Penzance
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. We have a growing reputation for research and innovation that helps shape better care for the future.The Knowledge Spa, located on our Truro site, is a vibrant hub for medical, nursing and professional education across clinical and non‑clinical roles. It plays a vital role in attracting, developing and retaining highly skilled teams.
We are driven by one clear ambition, Outstanding Care for One and All, care that’s safe, kind and high-quality. We are RCHT.
PLEASE NOTE: To view the full Job Description and Person Specification, please click the supporting document on the right-hand side.
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
For further information please visit:
https://www.nhsemployers.org/topics-networks/employment-standards-and-regulation
We reserve the right to close this advert early.
We may be able to offer flexible working. Please discuss at interview.
This advert closes on Thursday 6 Aug 2026
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