Porter

Job summary

This post is 37.5 Hours Per Week

A Vacancy has arisen within the Facilities for a Porter to join our team. We are looking for a motivated person with a positive attitude. A good team player with good communication skills.The successful candidate will be flexible to cover the demands of the service and be able to adapt to changes within the department and have the ability and initiative to learn new skills and work independently. The role is physical and requires walking for long periods of time and using electric tugs to transport items within the hospital site.Being able to work in a fast-paced environment is essential.Candidates must be willing to work towards training relevant for the role and have basic IT knowledge. Must be reliable and be able to prioritise workload.The use of a Teletracking system for taking patient transfer requests is essential.

Main duties of the job

To meet the requirements of the post, the porter will provide an effective service for the Rotherham General Hospital, escorting patients between wards and departments via wheelchair and Bed. Transporting equipment, mail, meals, linen, waste and moving furniture. Required to use electric Tug to transport waste and linen.Out of Hours working under their own volition i.e. prioritising their own jobs, and taking direction from the Supervisor.Work in high pressure areas to ensure safe and timely patient transfers.Working in high activity areas i.e. A&E is essential.Required to carry a mobile telephone to access patient transfers of the electronic Teletracking system. May be required to drive Trust vehicle as and when required.

About us

The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust (TRFT) is a combined acute and community Trust serving our local population of around 270,000 people. Our vision is to always act the right way and be proud to provide exceptional healthcare to the communities of Rotherham

As a Trust we are on a journey to excellence and our people and culture are at the heart of everything we do for patients. In the latest NHS Staff Survey ,show progress in areas that matter most to staff. We have seen good results in how colleagues feel about health and wellbeing, alongside increased confidence that employees are recognised and supported

But don't just take our word for it each year hundreds of colleagues receive nominations for our Excellence and Proud awards, showcasing our brilliant people and recognising their achievements. Our people make a difference to the lives of patients every day and we are proud of the improvements we are making

All of our colleagues are key to our journey, and we are continuing to improve our services by upholding the Trusts values of Ambitious, Caring and Together. If you are passionate about making a difference, then please apply to join us on our journey to excellence

Certificates of Sponsorship

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All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship

Details

  • Date posted: 25 August 2026
  • Pay scheme: Agenda for change
  • Band: Band 2
  • Salary: £25,272 a year per annum, pro rota
  • Contract: Permanent
  • Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working
  • Reference number: C9165-26-08-035
  • Job locations: The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust, Moorgate Road, Moorgate Road, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S60 2UD, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

Please see attached the job description and person specification for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.

Person specification:

Knowledge

Essential

  • Theoretical and practical knowledge of Basic Health & Safety

Desirable

  • Policies, practices and procedures e.g. NHS national policies, standards, requirements and directions that relate to job role
  • Knowledge of Hospital environment

Qualifications

Essential

  • Maths and English Grade C/4 Or above

Desirable

  • Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification
  • Computer literate
  • Due to the nature of the role it is essential that applicants are able to travel independently between TRFT sites and for patient visits in the Rotherham area and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010

Have you been referred to apply under the Widening Participation Agenda?

Essential

  • If so, please provide the name of the organisation that referred you to enable us to validate and track your application
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