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Reference: 275-2609THPORTER
Job summary
Theatre Porter
Division: Surgery and Anaesthetics
Care Group: Theatres and Anaesthesia
Band: 2
Salary: £25,272 per annum/pro rata
Interview Date: To be confirmed
We are recruiting for an Theatre Porterwho shares our ambition and vision to deliver theBest of Care by the Best People and has the drive to take us forward, by ensuring that the Trust continues to be the first choice for patients and our staff.
Main duties of the job
Under supervision the post holder is responsible for carrying out assigned tasks as part of the non clinical team in support of registered practitioners, and to undertake some aspects of care provision under supervision. Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of service users, always working in a manner that promotes dignity and human rights, through the adoption of persons centred care principles within the perioperative environment of Main Theatres and Sunderland Daycase Theatres
To assist the qualified staff in providing perioperative care to patients by undertaking a range of support duties, working within the team of theatre porters providing essential assistance to the department.
Our values areBold,Every Person Counts,Sharing and Open andTogether. It is important that you understand and to refer to our values when completing your application and always reflect our values throughout your employment with the Trust.
We are committed to endorsing diversity, multiculturalism, and inclusion; our policies / procedures ensure that all applicants are treated fairly at every stage of the recruitment process.
To contribute to our exciting future and become part of our team, apply today.
About us
Do you have the ambition and vision to deliver our mission of theBest of Careby the Best of People providing excellent care, every time?
Here at Medway, we pride ourselves on working together as one to ensure that our sharedvisionis achieved for our patients.
As a key partner in the healthcare of our local population, we are keen to deliver this as an outcome of our Trust-wide strategy -Patient First.Using an Operational Excellence approach to align our priorities and operational management structures, we are just over a year and half into ourPatient Firstdeployment. We are looking for creative, skilled people to join our Transformation Team and further support us on this journey.
Our culture and values define us here at Medway NHS Foundation Trust and are the heartbeat of who we are as an organisation.
OurBESTvalues underpinPatient Firstand are at the core of the care we give to our patients, the support we offer to our staff and our overall leadership approach:
B - Bold
E - Every person counts
S - Sharing and open
T - Together
Our Trust is a great choice for people who want to develop their career in an ambitious and dynamic environment; our employees are able to choose the coverage and supplemental benefits that best fit their needs and those of their families. This includes the promotion of flexible working opportunities across the Trust.
Details
Date posted
03 September 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year per annum/pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
275-2609THPORTER
Job locations
Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is very physically demanding with lots of moving and handling of various weight and equipment of all sizes. The expectation is that staff are able to undertake all duties as described in this job description.
Provides support and assistance to the theatre teams by undertaking these essential duties:
Transferring patients to and from the department (pre and post surgery on trollies and patient beds)
Ensuring the histological specimens are transported safely in accordance to trust procedures to the pathology laboratory.
Safe transfer of blood specimens and arterial blood gases
Maintenance of the theatre scrubex machine, to ensure that the department have stock of theatre scrubs
Flexibility in undertaking duties in both Main Theatres and Sunderland Day case Theatres
Safe transportation of surgical instruments to and from the IHSS collection point
Ensure all clean surgical instruments are placed in correct store rooms within the department
Undertake time critical tasks to meet the demand of the department
Ensure that all equipment, beds, trollies are transported across the department and across the trust in accordance to manual handling guidelines
Lone working will be undertaken in this role- therefore all staff must meet physical ability requirements.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The role is very physically demanding with lots of moving and handling of various weight and equipment of all sizes. The expectation is that staff are able to undertake all duties as described in this job description.
Provides support and assistance to the theatre teams by undertaking these essential duties:
Transferring patients to and from the department (pre and post surgery on trollies and patient beds)
Ensuring the histological specimens are transported safely in accordance to trust procedures to the pathology laboratory.
Safe transfer of blood specimens and arterial blood gases
Maintenance of the theatre scrubex machine, to ensure that the department have stock of theatre scrubs
Flexibility in undertaking duties in both Main Theatres and Sunderland Day case Theatres
Safe transportation of surgical instruments to and from the IHSS collection point
Ensure all clean surgical instruments are placed in correct store rooms within the department
Undertake time critical tasks to meet the demand of the department
Ensure that all equipment, beds, trollies are transported across the department and across the trust in accordance to manual handling guidelines
Lone working will be undertaken in this role- therefore all staff must meet physical ability requirements.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Understanding of perioperative environment and professional accountability
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working in a health care setting
- Customer Care Experience
- Commitment to working in partnership with patients/care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow clear instructions and provide feedback to senior staff
- Ability to project a professional manner and approach
- Good hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing etc)
- To be competent in moving and handling as the role is physically demanding and requires the movement of various size of equipment, and varying differing weight of equipment - therefore a level of physical fitness is required.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Evidence of a General Education e.g. GCSE's or equivalent in Maths and English
Knowledge
Essential
- Understanding the requirements of Patient Confidentiality
- Knowledge of Manual Handling of patients, using lifting aids
- Understanding of perioperative environment and professional accountability
Experience
Essential
- Some experience of working in a health care setting
- Customer Care Experience
- Commitment to working in partnership with patients/care
Skills
Essential
- Ability to follow clear instructions and provide feedback to senior staff
- Ability to project a professional manner and approach
- Good hygiene skills (e.g. hand washing etc)
- To be competent in moving and handling as the role is physically demanding and requires the movement of various size of equipment, and varying differing weight of equipment - therefore a level of physical fitness is required.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Medway NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Medway Maritime Hospital
Windmill Road
Gillingham, Kent
ME7 5NY
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.medway.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)