Hospital porter | Average UK Salary & Outlook

Hospital porters move patients, equipment and medical supplies around a hospital.

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Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
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Lift or assist others to lift patients to move them on or off beds, examination tables, surgical tables, or stretchers.
Transport patients to treatment units, testing units, operating rooms, or other areas, using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds.
Disinfect or sterilize equipment or supplies, using germicides or sterilizing equipment.
Clean equipment, such as wheelchairs, hospital beds, or portable medical equipment, documenting needed repairs or maintenance.
Respond to emergency situations, such as emergency medical calls, security calls, or fire alarms.
Change soiled linens, such as bed linens, drapes, or cubicle curtains.
Carry messages or documents between departments.
Transport portable medical equipment or medical supplies between rooms or departments.
Clean and sanitize patient rooms, bathrooms, examination rooms, or other patient areas.
Collect and transport infectious or hazardous waste in closed containers for sterilization or disposal, in accordance with applicable law, standards, or policies.
Transport specimens, laboratory items, or pharmacy items, ensuring proper documentation and delivery to authorized personnel.
Collect soiled linen or trash.
Provide physical support to patients to assist them to perform daily living activities, such as getting out of bed, bathing, dressing, using the toilet, standing, walking, or exercising.
Separate collected materials for disposal, recycling, or reuse, in accordance with environmental policies.
Restrain patients to prevent violence or injury or to assist physicians or nurses to administer treatments.
Turn or reposition bedridden patients, alone or with assistance, to prevent bedsores.
Take and record vital signs, such as temperature, blood pressure, pulse rate, or respiration rate, as directed by medical or nursing staff.
Position or hold patients in position for surgical preparation.
Stock utility rooms, nonmedical storage rooms, or cleaning carts with supplies.
Answer patient call signals, signal lights, bells, or intercom systems to determine patients' needs.
Stock or issue medical supplies, such as dressing packs or treatment trays.
Transport bodies to the morgue.

Average salary
22,613 GBP *
per year

Average salary for Hospital porter

22,791 GBP
21,657 GBP

Average salary for part-time Hospital porter

Average salary for full-time Hospital porter

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Salary over time for Hospital porter

Salary for this role has increased over time

19,091 GBP
19,665 GBP
19,397 GBP
19,368 GBP
19,524 GBP
21,531 GBP
22,613 GBP
23,002 GBP

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Future outlook for Hospital porters

Balanced outlook

4 000+ jobs available

Balanced outlook

3% yearly wage growth (on average)

Balanced outlook

56% chance of automation in the future

Which qualifications do I need?

Find out what you need to know in order to become a Hospital porter and the highest average level of education for people in this role.

In terms of people already doing this job:

89% of people in this role have GCSEs or equivalent
7% of people in this role have do not have GCSEs or equivalent qualifications
4% of people in this role have a post-secondary qualification such as a Higher National Diploma

You can apply directly to get into this job. Work experience in a healthcare setting will be useful though 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.

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.

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Concern for Others Job requires being sensitive to others' needs and feelings and being understanding and helpful on the job. Self Control Job requires maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations. Stress Tolerance Job requires accepting criticism and dealing calmly and effectively with high stress situations. Cooperation Job requires being pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good-natured, cooperative attitude. Dependability Job requires being reliable, responsible, and dependable, and fulfilling obligations.

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