Theatre Porter (NHS AfC: Band 2) - Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust

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

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Redhill is seeking a motivated Theatre Porter to support patient transfers and general duties in a busy theatre environment. This full-time role involves working on a shift rotation including weekends. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a commitment to improving patient care. Experience as a Healthcare Assistant is desirable. The salary is £24,465 per annum plus high cost allowance.

Qualifications

• Good standard of written English.
• Essential experience for the role.
• Meeting the essential education/qualifications required.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe transfer of patients.
• Assist in general duties within the unit.
• Contribute to the delivery of high-quality patient care.

Job description

Main area Theatre Porter Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (including weekends and unsocial hours)

Site East Surrey Hospital Town Redhill Salary £24,465 per annum plus high cost allowance Salary period Yearly Closing 12/10/2025 23:59

Job 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
• General
• Urology
• CEPOD

The service we provide is 24/7 therefore the post holder will be part of shift rotation, including weekends and unsocial hours.

The successful candidates 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.

You will be keen to develop and make a contribution 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 they will be able to demonstrate the Trust Values and expected behaviours. Previous Healthcare Assistant experience would be desirable.

Main duties of the job

Please see the attached trust job description and person specification for a full list of duties and responsibilities

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Please read the attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role

Person specification

• Evidence of a good standard of written English appropriate to the role
• A complete and accurate application
• Suitability for role evidenced in supporting statement
• Evidence of essential experience for role
• Meet the essential education/qualifications required for the role
• Evidence of the Trust values and behaviours
• Evidence of any other essential criteria outlined in the person specification

Additional information

Surrey and Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust operates a 24-hour service, 365 days a year. We are proud of our diverse and inclusive workforce and actively encourage applications irrespective of age, disability, gender, race and ethnicity, religion or belief and sexual orientation.

We are an Equal Opportunities Employer. For part time roles you will receive a pro rata'd (proportional) salary payment based on the appropriate pay step/point and hours worked in accordance with NHS Agenda for Change (AfC) terms and conditions.