Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Lead Theatre Porter

The closing date is 22 September 2025

Job summary

DSFS Ltd are looking to recruit into the role of Lead Theatre Porter.

As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by ensuring the facilitation of timely movement of patients between the wards and the Operating Department as directed and assisting with the movement and maintenance of equipment and materials both within the department and the hospital in general.

Main duties of the job

Collect blood as and when required.

Review the team rota on a day-to-day basis to ensure correct and safe staffing levels and appropriate skills mix.

Day to day management of leave and absence, including carrying out return to work interviews up to and including stage 1 and 2 absence reviews.

Actively manage staffing, review the need for staff recruitment, workforce planning and succession planning in cooperation with the faculties manager and Theatre Matron's

Play an active part in the recruitment process, workforce planning and staff support for the ODO Team.

Ensure there is a nominated Team Leader to cover any absence and that they are aware of what is expected of them in that role.

Monitor, action, investigate and implement any changes necessary from Datix Reports

Constantly review the service, to identify areas of service improvement in relation to quality, efficiency and effectiveness.

Act as representative for the ODO Team at the Theatre Workforce Meeting and any other relevant meetings.

About us

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Ltd. (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.

DSFS has just over 900 staff across Soft and Hard Facilities Services, and our corporate services including, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Procurement, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible, and proactive.

DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive flexible workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness, and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered

Please see below link for the DSFS website.

DSFS - Derbyshire Support & Facilities Services Limited | DSFS

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Date posted

05 September 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£23,875 to £24,365 a year Pro rata Per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

166-DSFS-7456611

Job locations

DSFs Ltd - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S445BL

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see the Job Description and Person Specification attached to this vacancy. This document contains a detailed description of the role, the key results areas and team structure, along with the experience, skills and behaviours required.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

oEducated to GCSE standard English and Maths or equivalent
oManagement qualification ILM/NVQ or equivalent or willing to work towards.

Desirable

oHealth and Safety qualification IOSH/NEBOSH
oLifting and Handling
oECDL / CLAIT

Experience

Essential

oExperience of change management and decision making.
oExperience of managing a team
oTask prioritisation and allocation
oHospital Background
oPortering/Theatres Experience

Desirable

oConducting appraisals
oConducting absence control interviews
oManagement experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

oGood communication skills
oPrioritisation and initiative
oA common-sense approach
oCustomer care skills
oPC literate-working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
oUnderstanding of Portering Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan
oAbility to plan and manage tasks and see through to completion.

Personal Attributes

Essential

oConfident and assertive
oSmart appearance
oPhysically fit
oWork under pressure
oDemonstrate an ability to challenge when required.
oSelf-motivating
oDemonstrate initiative
oEvidence of a customer focussed approach
oResilient and ability to work under pressure
oDemonstrate ability to prioritise workload
oDiplomatic in difficult situations
oGood written and oral communication skills
oShow integrity
oExcellent time-keeping including punctuality
oHas worked in a team of people in a wide variety of backgrounds and understands equality and diversity

Person Specification

Qualifications and Training

Essential

oEducated to GCSE standard English and Maths or equivalent
oManagement qualification ILM/NVQ or equivalent or willing to work towards.

Desirable

oHealth and Safety qualification IOSH/NEBOSH
oLifting and Handling
oECDL / CLAIT

Experience

Essential

oExperience of change management and decision making.
oExperience of managing a team
oTask prioritisation and allocation
oHospital Background
oPortering/Theatres Experience

Desirable

oConducting appraisals
oConducting absence control interviews
oManagement experience

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

oGood communication skills
oPrioritisation and initiative
oA common-sense approach
oCustomer care skills
oPC literate-working knowledge of Microsoft Office Packages
oUnderstanding of Portering Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan
oAbility to plan and manage tasks and see through to completion.

Personal Attributes

Essential

oConfident and assertive
oSmart appearance
oPhysically fit
oWork under pressure
oDemonstrate an ability to challenge when required.
oSelf-motivating
oDemonstrate initiative
oEvidence of a customer focussed approach
oResilient and ability to work under pressure
oDemonstrate ability to prioritise workload
oDiplomatic in difficult situations
oGood written and oral communication skills
oShow integrity
oExcellent time-keeping including punctuality
oHas worked in a team of people in a wide variety of backgrounds and understands equality and diversity

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

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DSFs Ltd - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S445BL

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

DSFs Ltd - Chesterfield Royal Hospital

Top Road

Chesterfield

S445BL

Employer's website

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