The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust

Porter

The closing date is 13 November 2025

Job summary

2 positions available

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, we are the second most improved Trust in England for would you recommend the Trust as a place to work?, and were one of the most improved for staff engagement overall

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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Date posted

03 November 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year Per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

C9165-25-10-064a

Job locations

The Rotherham Nhs Foundation Trust

Moorgate Road

Rotherham

South Yorkshire

S60 2UD

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the attached Job Description and Person Specification for full details of the role and responsibilities.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Hospital environment
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.

Experience

Essential

Ability to perform Moving & Handling tasks and use electric tugs and movers to transfer items around the Trust site.
Use own initiative when dealing with day-to - day tasks.

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications

Desirable

Due to the nature of the role applicants may be required to travel independently between TRFT sites and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification.
Computer literate

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 your application.

Person Specification

Knowledge

Essential

Knowledge of Hospital environment
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.

Experience

Essential

Ability to perform Moving & Handling tasks and use electric tugs and movers to transfer items around the Trust site.
Use own initiative when dealing with day-to - day tasks.

Qualifications

Essential

Literacy and numeracy or willingness to work towards appropriate qualifications

Desirable

Due to the nature of the role applicants may be required to travel independently between TRFT sites and have access to a suitable vehicle for business purposes. If necessary, adjustments can be considered in accordance with the Equality Act 2010.
Willing to work towards relevant NVQ qualification.
Computer literate

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 your application.

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.