Porter

Integrated Care System; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization is seeking a motivated Porter to join their team in Rotherham. The ideal candidate will show strong communication skills, flexibility in their work, and the ability to learn new skills. Responsibilities include patient transport, equipment handling, and maintaining safety standards in a fast-paced environment. Applicants are required to work towards NVQ certification and should possess basic IT skills.

Qualifications

• Candidates must be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2 Customer Service.
• Must be reliable and able to prioritize workload.
• Knowledge of Hospital environment is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide effective service for the hospital, escort patients between wards.
• Transport equipment, mail, and linens within the hospital site.
• Work under pressure in high activity areas.

Skills

Good communication skills

Team player

Flexibility

Ability to work independently

Education

Willingness to work towards NVQ Level 2 Customer Service

Basic IT knowledge

Tools

Teletracking system

Job description

A vacancy has arisen within the Facilities for a Porter tojoin our team. We are looking for a motivated person with a positive attitude.A good team player with good communication skills.

The successful candidate will be flexible to cover thedemands of the service and be able to adapt to changes within the departmentand have the ability and initiative to learn new skills and work independently.The role is physical and requires walking for long periods of time and usingelectric tugs to transport items within the hospital site.

Being able to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.

Candidates must be willing to work towards NVQ Level 2Customer Service, and have basic IT knowledge. Must be reliable and be able toprioritise workload.

The use of a Teletracking system for taking patient transferrequests is essential.

Interview date: 19 Aug 2025

Main duties of the job

To meet the requirements of the post, the porter willprovide an effective service for the Rotherham General Hospital, escortingpatients between wards and departments via wheelchair and Bed. Transportingequipment, mail, meals, specimens, linen, waste and moving furniture. Requiredto use electric Tug to transport waste and linen.

Out of Hours working under their own volition i.e.prioritising their own jobs, and taking direction from the Supervisor.

Work in high pressure areas to ensure safe and timelypatient transfers.

Working in high activity areas i.e. A&E is essential.

Required to carry a mobile telephone to access patienttransfers of the electronic Teletracking system. May be required to drive Trustvehicle as and when required.

About us

The RotherhamNHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving ourlocal population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act theright way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities ofRotherham

As a Trust weare on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart ofeverything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey, we are thesecond most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as aplace to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagementoverall

But dont justtake our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations forour Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people andrecognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives ofpatients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improveour services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together.If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join uson our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility. Check if you need a UK visa - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) band 2 roles are no longer eligible for sponsorship

From the 09 April 2025 we cannot sponsor band 3 entry level roles

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specificationfor the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person Specification

Experience

• Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

• Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications
• Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
• Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification.

Knowledge

• Theoretical and practical knowledge of Basic Health & Safety
• Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role.

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.