Job summary
- Main area
- Facilities
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Part Time and Zero Hour Agreements may be available
- Hours
- Full time
- Part time
- Other
- Job ref
- 279-7869932-MAR26
- Employer
- University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Royal Sussex County Hospital
- Town
- Brighton
- Salary
- £24,465 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 06/04/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Porter
Band 2
About our Trust
At UHSussex we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, the ambition and the values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to deliver Excellent Care Everywhere for our patients, our people and our communities. Whatever your role here at UHSussex you will play a part in driving us forwards and in improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us deliver Excellent Care Everywhere. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of staff networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We value compassion, inclusion and respect as our core values. We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our wellbeing programme for staff which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
As part of our commitment to access for all, please see the different ways you can access the application form: https://apps.trac.jobs/accessibility?_ts=1
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
- University Sussex Hospital NHS Trust provides General Hospital Services to Brighton and Hove, the West of East Sussex and Mid Sussex and more specialised tertiary services across the south east of England.
Our ambition is to be known for the quality and safety of our clinical services and for treating our patients, their families and each other with kindness and compassion
We will have succeeded if our patients feel we have done the best we can do by them and our staff feeling their contribution is recognised and valued.
As the regional teaching hospital we work with our partner medical school and the KSS Postgraduate Deanery to undertake research and to educate and train current and future NHS staff.
If you have applied within the last 6 months you do not need to re-apply.
Main duties of the job
The conveyance of patients by wheelchair, trolley, stretcher, bed, or any other means necessary, including some escort duties in a safe and appropriate manner.
The collection and delivery of furniture, air and foam mattresses, linen, medical records, patient notes, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, post, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment and supplies, food and any other items, using appropriate methods of work as directed
The identification and movement of medical gases as necessary including the maintenance of medical gas banks ensuring adherence to strict regulations governing the handling of medical gases. Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary in a dignified manner using appropriate means of transport.
Providing a certificate of competence has been obtained from the Trust, use the designated biometric blood tracking system ensuring the blood products are transported in the correct manner e.g. use of cool box for 2 units or more
Attend medical emergencies including cardiac arrests with the resus trolley / bag
See Job Description and Personal Specification for more details.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Assist patients to be pat slid across from trolleys to the bed with assistance from the nursing staff.
Ensure correct and appropriate use of radio, FSI (digital text messaging system) and other communication equipment at all times in compliance with the local guidelines and procedures
Liaise and communicate with the Helpdesk dispatcher maintaining professionalism at all times.
If driving duties are required these must be in accordance with on-site restrictions, speed, and statutory regulations.
Ensure the vehicle is roadworthy and safe before, during and after use, and complete relevant documentation within the prescribed frequencies.
Ensure vehicles are kept clean and tidy and are cleaned inside and out.
See Job Description and Personal Specification for more details.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Good level of general education Numeracy and Literacy or willing to undertake Training required
- Experience in a Hospital Environment or equivalent experience
Desirable criteria
- Good Interpersonal Skills
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Ability to follow instructions, carry out procedures, adhere to policies / procedures and use equipment correctly
- Able to prioritize and good organizational skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Application numbers
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Luke Coomber
- Job title
- Assistant Duty Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01273 696955
- Additional information
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