Job Description

We require enthusiastic individuals who can work within the Portering Services team at the Central Campus RHH and offer flexibility to cover all Portering related tasks including Charge-hand and driving duties.
The postholder will transfer patients from all wards and departments, in beds, wheelchairs or stretcher or via the internal Ambulance making sure patient is secure to travel. Move patients with assistance and instruction from professional staff. This Includes the occasional movement of patients with valuables under the supervision of the nursing staff.
The job role requires a flexible approach to work.
Working Pattern: 5/7 Shifts including nights / afternoons and morning shifts. Monday - Sunday - subject to the needs of the department.
Main duties of the job

• Transfer deceased patients to Mortuary, ensuring all equipment is clean after use.
• Act under instruction from medical/nursing staff in the event of a cardiac arrest or other emergencies i.e. Fire Alert.
• Attend Heli pad when requested and provide support to Security Northern General Hospital ONLY.
• Provide Emergency response for stroke to scan patients CENTRAL ONLY.
• Collection of wheelchairs around the site to dedicated wheelchair hubs.
• Deliver stores/supplies/Sharpsmart as appropriate to all wards and departments.
• Transfer of urgent medical equipment as required.
• When on driving duties you must undertake a daily vehicle check.
• The internal transportation of Medical Records, X-Ray Folders and any other files or documents i.e. Lab Reports.
• The escorting of medical staff for the collection of drugs/blood.

About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all of its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
24,169 a year pa/pro rata for part time staff
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
190-0413-DIR
Job locations
Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Glossop Road
Sheffield
S10 2JF
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Full driving licence required - Licences issued after 1.1.97 will need the following categories in addition to standard licence: B+E, categories C1 and D1. Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Full driving licence required - Licences issued after 1.1.97 will need the following categories in addition to standard licence: B+E, categories C1 and D1.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE grade D/3 or above to include English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development
• Good-communication computer and literacy skills

Desirable

• Customer Care NVQ or equivalent qualification/experience
• Evidence of work place learning

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with and building effective working relationships with staff of all disciplines
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Working within a team
• NHS Portering Experience

Further Training
Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Basic knowledge of Customer care
• Basic knowledge of Moving and handling techniques
• Knowledge of infection control

Desirable

• Moving and Handling
• Health and Safety Certificate
• Customer Care, NVQ
• Infection control
• Willing to undertake further mandatory training

Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to use initiative
• Professional approach at all times when dealing with a variety of people and situations.
• Good communication and literacy skills including computer skills

Other Factors
Essential

• Full clean manual driving licence - Licences issued after 1.1.97 will need the following categories in addition to standard licence: B+E, categories C1 and D1

Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential

• Educated to GCSE grade D/3 or above to include English and Maths or equivalent qualification/experience
• Demonstrate commitment to personal development
• Good-communication computer and literacy skills

Desirable

• Customer Care NVQ or equivalent qualification/experience
• Evidence of work place learning

Experience
Essential

• Experience of working with and building effective working relationships with staff of all disciplines
• Ability to prioritise and meet tight deadlines

Desirable

• Experience of dealing with the public
• Working within a team
• NHS Portering Experience

Further Training
Essential

• Knowledge of Health and Safety
• Basic knowledge of Customer care
• Basic knowledge of Moving and handling techniques
• Knowledge of infection control

Desirable

• Moving and Handling
• Health and Safety Certificate
• Customer Care, NVQ
• Infection control
• Willing to undertake further mandatory training

Special Skills/Aptitudes
Essential

• Ability to use initiative
• Professional approach at all times when dealing with a variety of people and situations.
• Good communication and literacy skills including computer skills

Other Factors
Essential

• Full clean manual driving licence - Licences issued after 1.1.97 will need the following categories in addition to standard licence: B+E, categories C1 and D1