University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279)

Porter (X-ray Department)

The closing date is 08 April 2026

Job summary

Work as a team member with a flexible approach within the Facilities Department. To provide a comprehensive service to the Hospital, undertaking scheduled and unscheduled movement of patients and materials as required for the benefits of clients, staff, relatives and visitors, complying with current legislation, and any other duties commensurate with the grading of the post.

Should you requireAdditional Support with completing yourapplication, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:

uhsussex.FandErecruitment@nhs.net

Main duties of the job

Providing direct support to the X-ray Department at Worthing Hospital
Transferring patients between various areas of the hospital
Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment
Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials
Transferring the deceased to the mortuary
Collecting cylinders, moving beds.
Understanding of Health and Safety and Environmental Regulations for safe transfer of patients and in general terms relating to visitors and staff.

About us

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & 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, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We're proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We're here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme,for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - 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 & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop.We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Candidate Information Pack: https://www.uhsussex.nhs.uk/resources/candidate-information-pack/

Date posted

25 March 2026

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

279-7890190-MAR26

Job locations

Worthing

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques
Ability to transfer patients across site using various methods of transportation.
Ability to transfer waste from source to point of storage
Assess manual handling / risk prior to movement
Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Regulationsfor safe transfer of patients and in general terms relating to visitors and staff.

This role is eligible for visa sponsorship under the UK Visas & Immigration (UKVI) Skilled Worker route. Sponsorship can only be provided where applicants meet the specific requirements set by UKVI, including the relevant skill and salary thresholds, and any role-specific criteria.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
Communicate daily with all users regarding any variation in service that may be required. Using judgement to prioritise as necessary in consultation with the Portering and Waste Supervisor.
Assess how to safely transport hospital equipment and utilise appropriate manual handling techniques
Ability to transfer patients across site using various methods of transportation.
Ability to transfer waste from source to point of storage
Assess manual handling / risk prior to movement
Understanding of Health & Safety and Environmental Regulationsfor safe transfer of patients and in general terms relating to visitors and staff.

Person Specification

Essential

Able to carry out tasks of the role.
Able to carry out physical duties of the role
Experience in customer service awareness

Desirable

Experience in healthcare environment
NVQ 2

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

Essential

Able to carry out tasks of the role.
Able to carry out physical duties of the role
Experience in customer service awareness

Desirable

Experience in healthcare environment
NVQ 2

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

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

Lyndhurst Road

Worthing

BN11 2DH

Employer's website

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