Ward Porter/Health Service Assistant | Bristol NHS Foundation Trust


Company:	University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust
Salary:	£25,272 pa pro rata
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Bristol, BS2 8HW
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	5 Aug 2026
Closing date:	4 Sept 2026

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Summary

An exciting opportunity for someone motivated & hard working to join the Division of Surgery, Head & Neck.

We are looking for a new Health Service Assistant (HSA)/Ward Porter to join our multi-disciplinary team on multiple ward areas A701 the Surgical and Trauma Assessment Unit (STAU), & Same day Emergency care (SDEC) A403 unit, both are a fast paced, friendly and exciting environment where all staff can take pride in delivering a high standard of patient care and experience.

We are looking for an organised and efficient person with excellent interpersonal skills who will relish the opportunity to contribute to the shared goals of our team in this challenging, and at times stressful, environment where no two days are the same. You will work closely with the entire team; managing patient notes, equipment and stock whilst also transferring patients between departments. Experience of working within a hospital setting would be beneficial but not essential.

If you look forward to becoming part of a dynamic healthcare team, then this is the post for you.

Previous applicants need not apply.

Please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the advertised date if a sufficient number of applications have been received.

On a day to day basis, tasks will include:-

• Providing Portering service including the transfer of patients, equipment and resources between wards and departments.

• Collecting and delivering a range of goods including drugs, bloods, furniture, case notes, specimens and medical gas cylinders.

• Loading and unloading deliveries

• Maintaining stock levels, re-stocking including stock rotation

• Maintaining confidentiality and attend trust training

• Assisting with daily ward tasks such as making beds, answering telephones, and assisting at meal times

• The above duties are not an exhaustive list, you may be asked to assist with other tasks as and when required.

You will have:-

• Excellent communication skills

• Ability to work as part of a team

• Pleasant and friendly personality

• Ability to use your own initiative

• Understanding of the need to deal with patients, parents and staff in a helpful and supportive manner.

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the country, bringing together a combined workforce of over 13,000 staff and over 100 different clinical services across 10 different sites, serving a core population of more than 500,000 people across South West England. UHBW has been rated by the CQC as ‘Good’ overall and our staff are proud to deliver excellent care to the people of Bristol, Weston and beyond. As a forward-thinking multi-award winning Trust and a digital exemplar committed to improving patient care, our world-leading research and innovations are having a positive local and global impact. Our hospitals are spread across Bristol and Weston, join us and you can enjoy the very best of both worlds; city living within a stone’s throw of the countryside or beside the seaside, both with easy access to all that the South West has to offer. UHBW is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults. As an equal opportunities employer actively working towards a diverse workforce we aim to recruit and retain a workforce which represents the rich diversity of the local population at all levels and are committed to designing our services around the needs of individual patients and those around them. Anonymous information will be used from your application in order to ensure we’re meeting our pledge.

For a more detailed job description and main responsibilities, please refer to the job description document attached to this vacancy.

This advert closes on Wednesday 19 Aug 2026

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