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Salary for this role£25,272 a year

Health and Care route minimum£25,000 a year

Pay basisNational pay scales (NHS bands)

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Role description

Job summary

We are looking for an enthusiastic, hardworking and reliable Porter to join our well-established team and support the delivery of a modern pharmacy service at#TeamIOWNHS

Our busy, fully automated pharmacy department provides a comprehensive, patient-focused service, and this role is an important part of ensuring the smooth day-to-day operation of the department.

The successful applicant will be physically fit and capable of undertaking manual handling duties. You will have excellent practical problem-solving and prioritisation skills, along with the ability to communicate effectively and work positively with a wide range of people.

We are looking for someone who enjoys working as part of a team, has a proactive approach to their work, and is keen to learn and develop within the role. Applicants should be flexible, able to work under pressure, and committed to delivering a high standard of service.

Please apply for this vacancy via NHS Jobs as weare unable to accept CVs or applications submitted by email.

Main duties of the job

To undertake portering duties for the Pharmacy Department, this will include the safe transportation of medicines, intravenous fluids, medical gases and pharmacy waste. Provide effective input into the work of the Trust, to support the achievement of our vision and values.

About us

Working for our Trust brings a variety of benefits, including an onsite day nursery, cycle-to-work scheme, discounts at local businesses and gyms, and the opportunity to hire Trust's beach hut in Ryde. We offer many flexible working opportunities, speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement for you and if it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

The Isle of Wight is a unique and stunning gem located off the South Coast of England, a short ferry journey from Portsmouth and Southampton, with journey times taking from as little as 10 minutes. London can be reached in 90 minutes by rail from Southampton or Portsmouth. The island offers an amazing coastline with beautiful countryside, year-round events, festivals and award-winning attractions.

Date posted

06 October 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year pro rata, per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

470-8345101-CJW

Job locations

St Mary's Hospital

Parkhurst Road

Newport

PO30 5TG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Provide prompt and safe delivery of all medicines including Controlled Drugs, following strict procedures to ensure timely supply of medicines to wards and units.Receive and sign for the deliveries of medicines direct from manufacturers as appropriate, including checking off and putting away intravenous and irrigation fluids and assisting delivery drivers/stores manager as necessary.Ensure completion of relevant documentation whilst carrying out duties; including obtaining authorised signatures from ward staff on delivery of medicines and recording of orders and stock takes for medical gas cylinders.

Please see attached Job description for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

Numeracy and literacy skills to GSCE grade C or equivalent

Experience

Essential

Trained or willing to undertake training in medical gas cylinder safety
Experience in a hospital or similar environment
Proven experience of working with the public
Experience of working within teams
Experience of working unsupervised
Clean UK Driving Licence

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants.