Porter - Day Surgery Ward

Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Newtown; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Newtown seeks an enthusiastic Porter to support the Day of Surgery Unit. Responsibilities include the safe movement of patients and equipment, delivering blood samples, and maintaining communication with staff. Ideal candidates are motivated, physically fit, and possess strong interpersonal skills. Join a dedicated team that values outstanding patient care and professional growth opportunities.

Benefits

Development opportunities

On-site leisure facilities

Subsidised parking

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Well-motivated and hardworking.
• Ability to work as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Movement of patients and equipment.
• Collect and deliver patients to outpatient areas.
• Communicate with colleagues professionally.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

Responsibilities

• Movement of patients using wheelchairs, beds and trolleys.
• The collection and delivery of patients to Outpatient areas and scanning.
• Movement of beds to appropriate theatres in a timely fashion in order for theatre lists to run smoothly.
• Bloods, samples and specimen collection / deliveries.
• Collection of medications and stock from some departments.
• Communicate with colleagues using telephone, radio and bleep system providing a professional and friendly service at all times.
• Transfer and delivery of patient property to appropriate Wards when required.
• Respond to ad hoc requests and emergency situations, ensuring policies and procedures are followed.
• Check and report any faults or potential hazards where necessary.

Other Duties

Other duties may be required by the Manager / Supervisors to ensure the smooth running of the department and Hospital. All work must be undertaken in line with Health and Safety, Infection Prevention, Security and all Trust Policy and Procedures. You may work in an environment where there could be exposure to sensitive circumstances. Physical Effort. You will need to have a moderate amount of fitness as this role can be physically demanding. Skillful transporting of beds, trolleys and wheelchairs is required.

Background

This role provides a proficient, effective and fully comprehensive portering service for a busy Day of Surgery Unit. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual who has excellent interpersonal and communication skills, who is well-motivated and hardworking and able to work as part of our team.

Cambridge University Hospitals (CUH) NHS Foundation Trust comprises Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Rosie Hospital in Cambridge. With over 13,000 staff and over 1,100 beds the priorities of the Trust focus on a quality service which is all about people – patients, staff and partners. Recognised as providing 'outstanding' care to our patients and rated 'Good' overall by the Care Quality Commissioner, is testament to the skill and dedication of the people who work here. CUH's values – Together, Safe, Kind, Excellent – are at the heart of patient care, defining the way all staff work and behave. The Trust provides accessible high‑quality healthcare for the local people of Cambridge, together with specialist services, dealing with rare or complex conditions for a regional, national and international population.

EEO Statement

CUH is committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive community – a place where we can all be ourselves. We value our differences and fully advocate and support an inclusive working environment where every individual can fulfil their potential. We want to ensure our people are truly representative of all the communities that we serve. We welcome applications for all positions in the organisation irrespective of people's age, disability, ethnicity, race, nationality, gender identity, sex, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnership status, or pregnancy and maternity status or social economic background.

Visa & Eligibility

• Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have:
• Applied for a Graduate visa
• or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment
• or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment.
• For NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough based roles, all applicants from NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough who have identified that they are at risk of redundancy will be prioritised over those not at risk. However, interviews cannot be guaranteed.

Vacancy Closure & Interview Dates

This vacancy will close at midnight on 27th January 2026. Interviews are due to be held on 2nd February 2026.

Benefits

• Development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on‑site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries.
• Reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site.
• Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals.
• Subsidised cost of parking on site for eligible staff.
• Hot food available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues on CUH campus.
• Staff pod break spaces with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge.
• Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part‑time working, job‑share, term‑time working and flexible start and finish times.
• We welcome applications from the Armed Forces.