University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Shift Porter

The closing date is 18 August 2025

Job summary

We are looking for people to join our friendly and enthusiastic Portering Team at our Worthing site, on a full-time 37.5 hour contract, working various shifts.

Should yourequireAdditional Support with completing your Application,Pleasecontact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to:

Be flexible to cover General Portering, , Post Room and Waste Services which are all a part of the Portering Department.Be able to work on a shift rota which includes early, late, night and day shifts.Be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and supervisors.Have a responsible attitude to working in a team.Have good oral and written communication skills.Full training on duties will be given.

About us

At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First, as shown in our Outstanding for Caring CQC rating. 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 abuddy 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 - 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.

We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex

Candidate information pack - University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust

Date posted

04 August 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

279-7378348-AUG25

Job locations

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Supporting the clinic teams with transferring inpatients around the hospital, dealing with urgent calls, moving furniture, cages, cylinders, transferring hospital equipment to name a few duties that the role includes. The department also includes waste and post room.

Full training will be provided in order to be qualified and comply with our compliance.

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.

Please find the detailed job description and person specification attached.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Full training will be provided in order to be qualified and comply with our compliance.

Please find the detailed job description and person specification attached.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working with a large team and carrying out manual tasks.

Desirable

Experience working with a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Training and Experi

Essential

Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
Experience in customer service awareness.

Desirable

Experience in a health care environment.

Behaviours and Attitudes

Essential

Kind, friendly
Professional
Can work in a team or on own
Flexible approach to work and ability to meet demands of shift requirements and ad hoc arrangements as required
Physically fit

Skills

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

Experience working with a large team and carrying out manual tasks.

Desirable

Experience working with a healthcare setting.

Knowledge, Training and Experi

Essential

Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
Experience in customer service awareness.

Desirable

Experience in a health care environment.

Behaviours and Attitudes

Essential

Kind, friendly
Professional
Can work in a team or on own
Flexible approach to work and ability to meet demands of shift requirements and ad hoc arrangements as required
Physically fit

Skills

Essential

Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion

Essential

Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues

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

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Address

Worthing Hospital

Lyndhurst road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)