James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Recovery Porter

The closing date is 05 February 2026

Job summary

We are looking for a hard working and proactive support worker to join our team working within recovery at the JPUH. The PACU has 19 bed spaces to serve Main theatres, James Paget Orthopaedic Centre and Day care theatres.

We provide a wide range of surgical specialties including Emergency Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, ENT, Gynaecology, Obstetrics and General specialties. Candidates will need to have a flexible attitude to work and have a great team focus.

As an support worker working within the PACU, you will support practitioners on the immediate care of the post operative patient, as well as playing a crucial role in the efficient turnaround of the Theatre to maximise utilisation.

Excellent verbal and non verbal communication skills are required as it is essential to be able to communicate clearly and appropriately at all levels.

You must be available for work bank holidays, weekends and able to work until 2200

We have a genuine desire to support staff development and have great opportunities for career progression.

Main duties of the job

To work with supervision and guidance in providing and maintaining a high standard of patient care for those patients that went through surgery.

The post holder will be expected to circulate duties within the PACU and work as part of a multi-professional team when required. The post holder will also be required to help transfer patients back to the ward providing comfort and support whilst maintaining respect, privacy, dignity and confidentiality.

Maintain a clean and safe working area.
Collect items from theatre stores
Locate and collect specialist medical equipment when necessary from the ward areas.
Deliver specimens and collection of blood from pathology lab for patient in recovery.
Dirty corridor duties including monitoring of stocks level of Nitrous Oxide, CO2 and O2.
Assist in closing down the bays at end of days
Phone wards and collect PCA's and epidural systems from the ward

About us

We want to attract the best and brightest people to work with us and that means we will look after you from the moment you apply for a role at the Trust and throughout your career with us. Our staff are central to everything we do, and we believe that investing in you is crucial if we want to enable you to reach your full potential.

Date posted

30 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

177-ELEC-7742385

Job locations

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with supervision and guidance in providing and maintaining a high standard of patient care for those patients that went through surgery.

Please see job description and person specification attached for the post of recovery support worker for in depth duty requirements.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To work with supervision and guidance in providing and maintaining a high standard of patient care for those patients that went through surgery.

Please see job description and person specification attached for the post of recovery support worker for in depth duty requirements.

Person Specification

education and qualifications

Essential

has numeracy at a grade D or above or equivalent
has literacy at grade D or above or equivalent

Desirable

has NVQ/ QCF/ Apprenticeship in health and care
willingness to work towards care certificate

knowledge and experience

Essential

willingness to care for patients
previous experience looking after or caring for people in a healthcare setting

skills and knowledge

Essential

good verbal communication skills
ability to complete documentation accurately and legibly
good team work skills
good interpersonal skills
ability to participate in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
keen to develop new skills and competencies
knowledge of infection control issues

Desirable

IT skills

Person Specification

education and qualifications

Essential

has numeracy at a grade D or above or equivalent
has literacy at grade D or above or equivalent

Desirable

has NVQ/ QCF/ Apprenticeship in health and care
willingness to work towards care certificate

knowledge and experience

Essential

willingness to care for patients
previous experience looking after or caring for people in a healthcare setting

skills and knowledge

Essential

good verbal communication skills
ability to complete documentation accurately and legibly
good team work skills
good interpersonal skills
ability to participate in the development and maintenance of a positive learning environment
keen to develop new skills and competencies
knowledge of infection control issues

Desirable

IT skills

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

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

James Paget University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust

Address

James Paget University Hospital

Lowestoft Road

Gorleston

NR31 6LA

Employer's website

https://www.jpaget.nhs.uk/work-for-us/ (Opens in a new tab)