Our Porter Team at Bolton Hospice are a vital and important part of the all departments within the 
hospice. We are currently looking to recruit an enthusiastic, proactive Porter to join the hospice as 
part of our facilities team. The success post holder will provide and maintain a professional, efficient 
and timely service to our patients, visitors and departments within. 

£15,063 per annum (WTE £25,185) 

(Unsocial hour’s enhancements paid in addition to basic salary) 
Part Time 24 hours per week 
 Mon-Thurs 14.30-20.30

The role: 
Working in a busy hospice environment, the role will support the effective running of our Portering 
team.  The post holder will undertake a varied role with a flexible approach, as well as security within 
the hospice.  This may include collection and delivery of goods, monitoring all areas of the hospice for 
faults, issues etc., ensuring the exterior of the hospice is kept safe, clean and presentable, carrying 
out security checks and making sure points of entry are all secured as required.  The Porter role also 
includes the transportation of patients, clinical packages and supplies to and from the hospice all 
while maintaining a high standard of customer care. 

What you need: 
We are looking for someone with experience in a similar role, with some maintenance and health and 
safety knowledge.  The post holder must hold a full, clean driving licence.  You must be able to work 
well in a team and have good interpersonal and communication skills, along with a non-judgmental 
and empathetic approach. Flexibility in order to cover the needs of a 24/7 service and a commitment 
to the vision and values of Bolton Hospice are essential.  Experience of dealing with security issues 
would be an advantage. 

Why Bolton Hospice? 
We offer our employees an attractive benefits package, including 35 days annual leave including 
bank holidays, rising to 40 days with long service (pro rata for part-time), generous enhanced 
maternity package, contributory pension scheme, life assurance, free parking, healthcare cash plan, 
subsidised meals and excellent training opportunities.  We also offer continuity of service from the 
NHS with respect to pension and holiday allowance. 

To apply please download the job description and an application form & email applications to recruitment@boltonhospice.org

For an informal discussion about the role and working for Bolton Hospice, please email a request to recruitment@boltonhospice.org and a member of the team will be in touch.

Bolton Hospice welcomes applications from all sections of the community, regardless of age, disability, sex, race, religion 
or belief, marital status or sexual orientation.  Any appointment will be made on merit alone. Any offer of employment will 
be subject to a satisfactory DBS check.  Bolton Hospice has a No Smoking Policy.