Annual Salary
£22,000 to £24,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Hospital porters move patients, equipment and medical supplies around a hospital.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends / bank holidays; on shifts
There will be
0.3% more Hospital porter jobs in 2027.
In your day-to-day tasks, you might:
You may need to wear a uniform.
You could work in an NHS or private hospital.
You can get into this job through:
You might find it useful to get voluntary work experience in a health or care setting.
You can apply directly to get into this job. Work experience in a healthcare setting will be useful, although not essential.
You'll normally need a good standard of literacy and numeracy. Some employers may ask for GCSEs in English and maths, or equivalent qualifications. Customer service experience can also be useful.
It might help if you have a manual handling or health and safety certificate, although your employer will train you on these when you start.
You'll need to:
When applying for jobs, you'll be expected to show an understanding of how NHS values apply in your work.
You can find out more about becoming a hospital porter from Health Careers.
With experience, you could progress to team leader or supervisor. You might need to have, or be working towards, qualifications in supervision and management.
You'll need: