Porter
Job Description
Job summary
Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours across 3 days per week, Monday-Sunday) The successful candidate will also be required to work some bank holidays | Proposed interview date 08-Jul-2026
As a Porter, you will play a vital role in supporting patients, staff and visitors, ensuring a safe, efficient and welcoming environment. You will be part of a busy team responsible for a range of portering and security duties.
About You
- Effective communication skills, both verbal and written
- Teamworking ability and a flexible approach
- Ability to follow instructions and work under direction
- A pleasant, professional and co-operative manner when dealing with patients, staff and visitors
- Willingness to undertake accredited HAC training in medical gases
- Willingness to complete Level 3 Maybo (or equivalent) restraint training
Main duties of the job
Reporting into the Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:
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Provide portering and security services -- including the safe removal and disposal of waste, and the movement of equipment, documentation and specimens across the site.
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Work in full compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Prevention, Security and all Trust policies and procedures at all times.
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Support patients, staff and visitors in a polite, helpful and co-operative manner, maintaining a professional approach in all interactions.
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Work flexibly as part of a team, adapting to service needs and responding to requests promptly and safely.
About us
At Sheffield Children's, our purpose is clear: to provide healthier futures for children and young people. Our three strategic aims are Outstanding Patient Care, Brilliant Place to Work, and Leaders in Children's Health.
We work with partners across local, regional, and national levels to deliver physical and mental healthcare in both acute and community settings. Many of our clinicians are nationally and internationally recognised for their expertise.
We're proud that 73% of colleagues would recommend Sheffield Children's as a place to work, placing us among the top five NHS trusts in England -- and the top-ranked trust in the North East and Yorkshire -- in the latest NHS Staff Survey.
Our nearly 4,000 colleagues bring our CARE values -- Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence -- to life every day, creating a kind, welcoming environment where patients and families feel safe and supported.
As we approach our 150th anniversary in 2026, we're excited to keep building our leadership in children's health, improve experiences for patients and staff, and focus on our communities and population health.
We also offer excellent benefits to support your wellbeing, with generous annual leave and pension schemes, health and wellbeing programmes, and exclusive discounts -- helping you thrive at work and beyond.
Job responsibilities
For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification.
*** This role has been assigned the occupation code 9262 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes
Diversity Statement
At Sheffield Childrens, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyones success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members.
Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at [email protected]. Together, were building a workplace where everyone belongs.
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Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- GCSEs in English and Maths(Minimum A-C)
Desirable
- Current Driving Licence
Experience
Essential
- Experience of working in a customer service environment
Desirable
- Previous portering experience
Knowledge & Skills
Essential
- To have or be committed to undertaking restraint training
Desirable
- To have knowledge of waste disposal
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.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Sheffield Children's Hospital
Western Bank
Sheffield
S10 2TH
United Kingdom
