Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Theatre Porter

The closing date is 07 September 2025

Job summary

To provide and assist in a safe transportation service for all patients coming to, from and within the operating theatre.

In addition the post holder will perform other duties wherever necessary, which enable the smooth running of the department.

To maintain a clean and safe environment at all times and also ensure all necessary equipment is available for use on the theatre trolleys

Main duties of the job

Assist with the transportation of all types of equipment, medical records, mail, meals, specimens and linen outside of the Theatre environment. This will involve visiting other areas of the hospital including Stores, Histology, Pharmacy, ICU and EBME

Assist the Theatre personnel whenever possible within your own sphere of competence. Provide assistance with Moving and Handling within the Theatre Department, when appropriately trained to do so. All necessary training will be provided

About us

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What does Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust offer you?

  • As part of our BHT family, you'll benefit from learning and development opportunities to support your career progression.
  • We offer flexible and agile workingopportunities,alongside your NHS benefits ofgenerous annual leave entitlement, pension andaccess toNHS discount schemes.
  • We provide a range of health and wellbeing services to promote a healthy, happy workforce.

Why work for us?

  • We're committed to promoting inclusion and making sure all colleagues feel they belong. We encourage new colleagues from a diverse range of backgrounds to apply.
  • As an employer, we aim to create a workplace where differences are valued and colleagues treat one another with dignity and respect.
  • Greater diversity withinourBHT familyimprovespositive outcomes for the people and communities we serve.
  • A keen supporter of the Armed Forces Community who know the value of employing a service leaver/veteran and their families.

What do we stand for?

  • Our vision is to provide outstanding care, support healthy communities and be a great place to work.
  • Our mission is to provide personal and compassionate care every time.
  • Our care values are collaborate, aspire, respect and enable.

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC7266828

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Job description

Job responsibilities

For a comprehensive list of responsibilities and duties, please kindly refer to the Job Description and Person Specification by downloading the JD and PS attachment in the advert.

If you are an internal applicant there is the option for secondment, all applicants must have the endorsement/support of their line manager prior to application.

If you have a disability that makes submitting this online application difficult and would like assistance, please contact us on bht.recruitment@nhs.net quoting the vacancy reference number.

Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Good general education

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • Previous portering experience preferably in Healthcare environment
  • Previous experience in healthcare

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Good and Clear communication skills
  • Willing to work as part of a team
  • Able to work flexible shifts
Person Specification

EDUCATION, QUALIFICATIONS & TRAINING

Essential

  • Good general education

EXPERIENCE

Desirable

  • Previous portering experience preferably in Healthcare environment
  • Previous experience in healthcare

SKILLS, ABILITIES & KNOWLEDGE

Essential

  • Good and Clear communication skills
  • Willing to work as part of a team
  • Able to work flexible shifts

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

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

Buckinghamshire Healthcare NHS Trust

Address

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


Employer's website

https://careers.buckshealthcare.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Recovery Sister - Lead Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Louise Parkin

louise.parkin5@nhs.net

01296315601

Details

Date posted

22 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata for part time)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time, Job share, Flexible working

Reference number

434-SCC7266828

Job locations

Stoke Mandeville Hospital

Mandeville road

Aylesbury

HP21 8AL


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