Porter
The Rotherham NHS Foundation Trust
Rotherham, S60 2UD
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
4 September 2026
3 days left
Job description
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 ...
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.
Please see attached the job description and person specification
for the full details about the role and the responsibilities.
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
For individuals who may require sponsorship under the skilled worker or health & care visa route please use the link below to check your eligibility.GOV.UK www.gov.uk
All band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship. The trust no longer supports HCSW band 3 roles with sponsorship
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
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
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
How to apply
Applications are handled entirely by the employer on the original advert. We do not collect CVs, supporting statements or application data.
Provenance
Source
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First seen
25 August 2026
Last checked
27 August 2026
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