Theatre Porter

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust; Redhill; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Redhill is seeking a motivated individual for a role in the Theatre Department. The position involves supporting the safe transfer of patients and fulfilling general duties. Candidates should ideally have previous Healthcare Assistant experience and be committed to delivering high-quality care and improving patient experience. The role includes shift rotation, working weekends and unsocial hours.

Benefits

Flexible working

Access to training opportunities

Support networks

Health and wellbeing emphasis

Qualifications

• Previous Healthcare Assistant experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the department with the safe transfer of patients.
• Assist with general duties required within the unit.
• Contribute to high quality, safe care and improve patient experience.

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated individual with excellent communication and interpersonal skills to join our Theatre Department. There are 10 theatres providing 24-hour emergency cover and elective operating, for specialties such as:

• Ophthalmology
• Gynaecology
• ENT
• Orthopaedics
• Trauma
• General
• Urology
• CEPOD

Responsibilities

The service we provide is 24/7 therefore the post holder will be part of shift rotation, including weekends and unsocial hours. The successful candidate will be working within Theatres, supporting the department with the safe transfer of patients and general duties required within the unit as directed. We pride ourselves on supporting staff through training and development and you will be keen to develop and contribute to the delivery of high quality, safe care with a real focus on continually improving the patient experience. The successful candidate should have a "can do" approach in supporting the theatre, wards and departments objectives and will be able to demonstrate the Trust Values and expected behaviours.

Qualifications / Experience

Previous Healthcare Assistant experience would be desirable.

About the Trust

We are a leading local employer with a diverse workforce of approximately 6,000 staff, dedicated to providing healthcare services to a growing population of around 780,000 individuals. Our Trust provides both emergency and planned healthcare across East Surrey, North-East West Sussex, and South Croydon - covering towns like Crawley, Horsham, Reigate, and Redhill. Our main hospital, East Surrey in Redhill, offers a full range of acute and specialist services and is also the closest trauma unit to Gatwick Airport. We also provide outpatient, diagnostic, and planned care services at sites including The Earlswood Centre, Caterham Dene Hospital, Oxted Health Centre, Crawley Hospital, and Horsham Hospital. We are proud to be an inclusive employer, and we work hard to create an environment where everyone feels valued and supported. At our Trust, we strive to be the best place to work and receive care. We are dedicated to supporting you in your current role while helping you grow and develop your career. As part of our team, you will have access to excellent training opportunities, flexible working, dedicated support networks, and a strong emphasis on health and wellbeing to ensure a thriving and positive work environment.