Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Theatre Porter

The closing date is 11 January 2026

Job summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and energetic individuals to join our busy team of Theatre Porters.

Experience is not essential as full training will be given. The role does require the physical action of transferring patients around the hospital, on beds and Trolleys. This position does involve shift work, which includes nights and weekends although flexible working may be available.

You will have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding physical role as an essential part of the Theatre team.

Benefits and opportunities

  • Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
  • Competitive bank rates for additional work
  • A unique new starter program, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.

Main duties of the job

You will be required to assist in the transferring of patients to and from the Operating Department, transferring equipment between theatres and taking specimens/blood to the Pathology Labs as required, helping to ensure the smooth running of the Operating Department.

About us

At the RUH we're proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person-centred care we pride ourselves on.

We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment. This can be seen in our growing community of staff networks - celebrating successes and creating opportunities to listen and learn. We value our differences, champion kindness and civility, and truly believe that diversity makes us stronger.

A culture of learning, developing and innovating is the thread that runs throughout our whole organisation. We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential.

We value staff wellbeing, with a well-established programme of support. We believe in a holistic approach spanning all aspects of living a healthy life, including physical, emotional, spiritual and financial wellbeing. We've even got a pool!

We are committed to supporting you and hope you want to join our team. In the meantime, find out more about living and working the beautiful historic city of Bath, learn about our extensive package of staff benefits, and read about how we're providing healthcare fit for the future with the landmark Dyson Cancer Centre and our passion for research.

Details

Date posted

24 December 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

427-7572214

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A basic of general education, numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable

  • Experience of using computers

Physical Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Dexterity and spatial awareness to safely transport patients in various modes of transport
  • Physical skills to manually handle patients and appropriate lifting aids to maintain patient safety

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • A basic of general education, numeracy and literacy
  • Ability to communicate at all levels

Desirable

  • Experience of using computers

Physical Skills and Attributes

Essential

  • Dexterity and spatial awareness to safely transport patients in various modes of transport
  • Physical skills to manually handle patients and appropriate lifting aids to maintain patient safety

Desirable

  • Previous experience in a similar role

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

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior Theatre Practitioner - PAW

Susie Hood

s.hood1@nhs.net

01225824172

Details

Date posted

24 December 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

427-7572214

Job locations

Royal United Hospital

Combe Park

Bath

BA1 3NG


Supporting documents

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