Theatre Porter — Patient Flow & Care Champion

Bristol NHS Foundation Trust; West of England; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is seeking an Operating Theatre Porter/Orderly to support the theatre team in delivering patient care. The post holder will escort surgical patients to and from the operating theatre and assist staff to maintain efficient patient flow.

Main duties include safe patient transfers, peri-operative support, maintaining a clean theatre environment, and assisting with stock and equipment management across theatre areas.

Qualifications

• Basic numeracy and literacy skills.
• Demonstrate awareness of confidentiality.
• Experience in care environment or similar field.
• Working in a team based environment.
• Willingness to learn.
• Commitment to working nights, weekends and bank holidays as well as cardiac on call requirement.

Responsibilities

• Support the safe and efficient transfer of patients between wards, departments, theatres and recovery areas.
• Provide reassurance and support to patients and relatives during the peri-operative journey.
• Carry out essential patient checks and communicate effectively, adapting to individual patient needs.
• Assist clinical teams by maintaining a clean, safe theatre environment in line with infection control standards.
• Transport equipment, clinical waste, specimens and soiled instruments safely and in accordance with policies.
• Support stock management, including storage and replenishment of theatre supplies and equipment.
• Liaise with multidisciplinary teams and assist visitors within the department.
• Report faults, maintain health and safety standards, and adhere to safeguarding requirements.

Skills

Teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Shift flexibility

Physical stamina

Job description

University Hospitals Bristol and Weston NHS Foundation Trust (UHBW) is seeking an Operating Theatre Porter/Orderly to support the theatre team in delivering patient care. The post holder will escort surgical patients to and from the operating theatre and assist staff to maintain efficient patient flow.

Main duties include safe patient transfers, peri-operative support, maintaining a clean theatre environment, and assisting with stock and equipment management across theatre areas.