Job summary
- Main area
- Porter
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank: As and when
- Hours
- Flexible working - 0 hours per week (Shift work (nights and weekends))
- Job ref
- 279-7484120-SEP25
- Employer
- 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Worthing Hospital
- Town
- Worthing
- Salary
- £12.51 per hour
- Salary period
- Hourly
- Closing
- 12/10/2025 23:59
Employer heading
Bank 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 always put our Patient First . In fact our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto and 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 always put the Patient First. 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 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
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
Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital, undertaking scheduled and unscheduled movement of patients and materials as required for the benefits of clients, staff, relatives and visitors, complying with current legislation, and any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.
Before applying for the position, please review the job description and person specifications to ensure your qualifications and experience meet the required criteria.
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
Main duties of the job
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
- Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information
- To be able to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased’s family and friends.
- Take a role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
- Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
- Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques
- Ability to identify certain pieces of equipment when transferring from Equipment Library to Wards ie. Infusion pumps.
- Attend daily briefing meeting with the Waste and Portering Supervisor, and liaise with other Supervisors.
- Respond to the emergency Bleep for fire, medical emergency, major obstetric haemorrhage, deploying staff appropriately.
- Ability to assess Health and Risk requirements’ ie manual handling and additional mechanical aids if necessary.
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
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Communications and Relationship skills
- Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
- To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
- Guide and direct visitors and deal with in a helpful and friendly manner, taking written notes of any relevant information
- To be able to communicate sensitive information using tact and diplomacy when dealing with deceased’s family and friends.
- Take a role in any departmental Information Technology initiatives.
-
Analytical and Judgemental skills
- Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
- Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques
- Ability to identify certain pieces of equipment when transferring from Equipment Library to Wards ie. Infusion pumps.
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Person specification
Essential
Essential criteria
- Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
- Experience in customer service awareness.
- Able to carry out full range of physical requirements of the role
- Manual handling /patient transfer competencies and techniques
Desirable criteria
- Experience inExperience in healthcare environment healthcare environment
- NVQ 2
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
- Utilize new Information Technology equipment to improve effectiveness
- Good communication and relationship skills with patients, visitors, relatives, and colleagues
Skills
Essential criteria
- Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
- 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
- Joe Green
- Job title
- Deputy Portering Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 01903 205111
- Additional information
Extension number 86856
Monday-Friday between 08:00 and 15:00
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