Porter

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust; Brighton; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust in Brighton is recruiting a Porter for a 37.5 hour per week role. The post involves moving patients, equipment and materials across the site, with a focus on safety and efficiency.

The role requires good general education and the ability to follow Trust policies, with opportunities for training and development within the NHS framework.

Qualifications

• Willing to undertake training as required.
• Good level of general education, numeracy and literacy.

Responsibilities

• The conveyance of patients, equipment, documentation, food and other items in a safe and efficient manner.
• Move patients, equipment, documentation and other items in patient and non-patient environments.
• Ensure personal conduct is of a high standard at all times on hospital premises.
• Adhere to health, safety, security and infection control policies and procedures.

Skills

Willing to undertake Training

General education, numeracy & literacy

Job description

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Main area Portering Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent: Part Time and Bank Agreements may be available Hours

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37.5 hours per week (Working 5 Days over a 7 Day working week) Job ref 279-7358440-SEP26

Employer University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 21/09/2026 23:59

At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.

Our hard‑working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values . We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research , we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.

As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.

Job overview

University Sussex Hospital NHS Trust provides General Hospital Services to Brighton and Hove, the West of East Sussex and Mid Sussex and more specialised tertiary services across the south east of England.

Our ambition is to be known for the quality and safety of our clinical services and for treating our patients, their families and each other with kindness and compassion

We will have succeeded if our patients feel we have done the best we can do by them and our staff feeling their contribution is recognised and valued.

As the regional teaching hospital we work with our partner medical school and the KSS Postgraduate Deanery to undertake research and to educate and train current and future NHS staff.

If you have applied within the last 6 months you do not need to re-apply for the Porters Vacancy until this time has expired.

Main duties of the job

To provide a high quality, prompt and efficient Porter service to patients, staff and visitors and to undertake the movement of patients, equipment, documentation, food etc. in an efficient and safe manner.

Maintain clean and safe equipment and environment in accordance with the Porter SLA (Service Level Agreement), be responsive to service needs as they arise and constantly seek to improve the productivity and quality of the service. Undertake necessary duties to ensure maintenance of an efficient Porter Service in both patient and non-patient environments.

Ensure personal conduct is of the highest standard at all times while on the hospital premises, exhibiting courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users of the service at all times.

All work must be undertaken in line with health, safety, security and Trust policies and procedures including infection control. When required, you may need to assist with the emergency and evacuation procedures e.g., major incidents/alerts systems, bomb alerts and fire procedures in accordance with Trust policy.

The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values and Behaviours initiative and act accordingly.

Working for our organisation

At UHSussex , diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always deliver Excellent Care Everywhere, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer abuddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Successful candidates will be reliable, flexible, and good team players who possess good interpersonal and communication skills. Each will have a proven track record of delivering a high quality Porter services and be able to exhibit courtesy and efficiency to patients, visitors and users at all times.

Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you do not meet the sponsorship requirements, and you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• The conveyance of patients by wheelchair, trolley, stretcher, bed, or any other means necessary, including some escort duties in a safe and appropriate manner.
• The collection and delivery of furniture, air and foam mattresses, linen, medical records, patient notes, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, post, clinical and non‑clinical waste, medical equipment and supplies, food and any other items, using appropriate methods of work as directed
• The identification and movement of medical gases as necessary including the maintenance of medical gas banks ensuring adherence to strict regulations governing the handling of medical gases.
• Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary in a dignified manner using appropriate means of transport.
• Providing a certificate of competence has been obtained from the Trust, use the designated biometric blood tracking system ensuring the blood products are transported in the correct manner e.g., use of cool box for 2 units or more
• Attend medical emergencies including cardiac arrests with the resus trolley / bag
• Assist patients to be pat slid across from trolleys to the bed with assistance from the nursing staff.

Person specification

Experience and Qualifications

• Willing to undertake Training as required
• Good level of general education, numeracy and literacy

Skills

• Ability to follow instructions, carry out procedures and adhere to Policies and Procedures
• Evidence of having undertaken own development
• Good Organisational Skills and the Ability to prioritise
• Good Interpersonal Skills

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles ( as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Important information for applicants:

A Note on AI Use in Applications

UHSussex values authenticity and encourages applicants to ensure that all application materials accurately reflect their own skills, experience, knowledge and motivations. Candidates may use AI and digital tools to support the preparation of applications, for example to assist with spelling, grammar, structure or accessibility needs. However, applicants remain responsible for the content submitted and should ensure that it genuinely represents their own abilities and experience. Where there are reasonable concerns that an application does not authentically reflect the applicant's own knowledge, skills, experience or suitability for the role, the Trust reserves the right to explore this further and, where authenticity cannot be satisfactorily demonstrated, to reject the application.

Closing Adverts Early:

In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.

Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.

Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.

DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check . We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.

Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.

UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications

Further Information

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Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Application numbers

This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.