Porter (Radiology)

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Radiology Porter to support patient movement and notes transport within the Radiology department. The role includes waste disposal duties and strict adherence to the Waste Disposal Policy.

We offer a permanent full-time or part-time contract with shifts across a 7-day rota: 12:00-20:00 (Mon-Fri), 09:00-17:00 and 10:00-18:00 (Sat/Sun). A supportive Trust environment emphasising development and work-life balance is provided.

Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills Literacy Level 1) or relevant hospital experience.
• Patient-facing or customer care experience.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Basic IT skills (email, MS Word).

Responsibilities

• To work as part of the Radiology Portering team to assist the Portering Supervisor and Head of Portering in providing an efficient and high quality Portering service to all areas within the Radiology department.
• To project a positive image of the department and Trust to patients, staff and visitors.
• To communicate effectively with all staff to ensure that any problems are dealt with effectively.

Job description

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Porter (Radiology)

The closing date is 15 November 2026

Porters play a vital role in Radiology, taking patients and their notes to and from the department in order for patients to have their examinations or procedures. They also are responsible for the removal of waste from the department's disposal areas, adhering to the Trust's Waste Disposal Policy.

We are looking for suitable candidates to join our existing team of radiology porters.

The posts includes a commitment to work a 7 day rota. Our shifts include: 12:00 - 20:00 (Mon - Fri). 09:00 - 17:00 & 10:00 - 18:00 (Sat / Sun).

Main duties of the job

To work as part of the Radiology Portering team to assist the Portering Supervisor and Head of Portering in providing an efficient and high quality Portering service to all areas within the Radiology department.

To project a positive image of the department and Trust to patients, staff and visitors.

To communicate effectively with all staff to ensure that any problems are dealt with effectively.

About us

You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.

This vacancy is for a permanent full-time and part time contract.

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

• GCSE English and Maths at grade 3/D or above (or equivalent e.g. Key Skills Literacy Level 1)' or relevant Hospital Experience

Experience

• Patient-facing or customer care work experience
• Acute hospital or care work experience
• Hospital patient portering experience

Skills & Knowledge

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Basic IT skills to use email, MS Word etc

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.

Sheffield Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

£25,272 a yearpa /pro rata for part time staff (Weekend enhancements)