About this role
Job summary
University Hospitals Dorset are looking to recruit a Porter & Security Officer to provide an efficient & effective service to all wards and departments within the hospitals, 24-hours, 7-days a week.
Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Interview Date: Thursday 25th June 2026
Main duties of the job
Transport patients to and from various locations within the hospital in a prompt, efficient and courteous manner, ensuring the safety, reassurance and comfort of patients. Patients will be transported using wheelchair, bed or trollies; with or without oxygen and when necessary, accompanied by a Nurse Escort.Respectful removal of the deceased to the Mortuary and completion of the necessary entries in the Mortuary Register. Continual monitoring and replacement of gas cylinders to all areas.The daily collection of Pharmacy boxes from wards and departments for restocking and distribution. Contribute to the maintenance of a healthy and safe environment for patients, respond the requests to move furniture and equipment and to change medical gas cylinders in a safe and prompt way, ensuring that removals and changes are The delivery/collection of blood products, laboratory specimens and samples to/from wards/pathology using an electronic recording system as required Respond to alarm activations, security incidents and '2222' emergency calls to all Trust buildings and grounds. Apply appropriate Prevention Management of Violence & Aggression (PMVA) up to and including restraint techniques as situations dictate Provide support for Helicopter take-offs & landings
About us
UHD are investing,developingand transforming Trust services in line with the New Hospital Programme. As part of this, some services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or permanently. Recruiting Managers will be happy to answer any service-specific questions at interview.
If a role or servicerelocatesas part of a planned move, excess mileage will not be reimbursed. Travel from home to the new work base will be classed as a normal commute. Any other changes will be managed under Trust or national terms and conditions.
UHD has active networks including Women's, BAME, Pride, EU, Pro Ability, and Armed Forces. We support Disability Confident and Armed Forces Covenant interview schemes.
AI tools may be used, but applications must honestly reflect your own skills and experience. Integrity is key to our recruitment process.
Job description Job responsibilities
To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.
Person Specification
Knowledge Essential
Working without direct supervision IT proficient
Desirable
Radio communications experience Work with NHS IT systems
Other Essential
Current Full Driving License Reliable/Trustworthy
Desirable
Gas Cylinder handling
Qualifications Essential
A good general standard of education up to and including
Desirable
GCSE English and Math A - C level or equivalent
Experience Essential
Experience in a Porter, security, or Caretaking type role
Desirable
Previous experience within a hospital environment
Technical Skills Competencies Essential
Ability to work as part of a team Ability to work under pressure Ability to prioritise Ability to use initiative Employing tact and diplomacy
Desirable
Health & Safety Manual Handling Security Customer Care
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust
Address Royal Bournemouth Hospital
Castle Lane East
Bournemouth
BH7 7DW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)