Job Description

A vacancy has arisen within the Operating Theatres working as a Theatre Porter, working three days a week position (22.5 hours).
As part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department the post holder will play a vital role in the day to day operation and smooth running of the department. They will accomplish this by ensuring the facilitation of timely movement of patients between the wards and the Operating Department as directed and assisting with the movement and maintenance of equipment and materials both within the department and the hospital in general.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Main duties of the job
Main Duties

• Transport of patients between the Wards, Theatre Reception Areas and Post Anaesthetic Care Units.
• Transfer of patients between beds / trolleys and theatre operating tables.
• Preparation and checking of all theatre trolleys to ensure they are fit for use.
• To assist in general cleaning within the department and maintain operating trolley storage areas in a clean and tidy manner.
• Monitoring of levels of medical gas cylinders and changing when required.
• To provide a messenger and delivery service both within the department and to ensure effective communication with other departments.
• To collect and transfer specimens to the Pathology Laboratory as and when directed to do so.
• Collect blood as and when required.
• Collect any items required from other departments within the hospital as and when required.
• Check used linen bags in changing rooms and change as and when necessary.
• Demonstrate a caring manner towards patients at all times and after training has been provided assist with moving and handling of patients as and when necessary.
• Collect equipment belonging to the department from wards and other areas.

About us
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services (DSFS) is a subsidiary company that's 100% owned by Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
DSFS has just over 1000 staff in Facilities, Estates, Procurement, ICT, Patient Records, Switchboard, Finance and Clinical Engineering. Very much part of the 'Chesterfield Royal family', DSFS builds on solid NHS foundations to offer a more commercial approach that's dynamic, flexible and proactive.
DSFS are proud to be striving to achieve a truly diverse and inclusive workforce by valuing and welcoming everyone's abilities, uniqueness and individuality. All our colleagues have the right to and should be able to feel 100% themselves at work; we believe that all our people add to and should improve our culture and not just fit in with it. By embracing our diverse backgrounds and differences our culture becomes richer and makes us stronger together.
Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited currently do not offer a Certificate of Sponsorship, any applications which require sponsorship will not be considered
Details
Date posted
21 August 2025
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
23,875 a year pro rata for part time position
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
166-DSFS-7416292
Job locations
DSFS-Chesterfield Royal Hospital
Top Road
Chesterfield
S44 5BL
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please see the Job description and Person Specification in the attachments. This document contains a full detailed description of the role and what the main responsibilities and duties are along with the criteria that are required.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous Health Service or Public Sector experience
• Understanding of moving and handling procedures and guidlines in relation to the role

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of preparation / maintenance of equipment
• Experience of portering duties
• Experience of hospital / caring environment
• An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
• Understanding of infection control and how to maintain a celan & safe environment
• IT systems experience

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working with general public
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance in relation to this role
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Understanding the layout of the hospital
• Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to the role

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Team Worker
• Smart Appearance
• Demonstrate ability to fulfil physically demanding activities
• Adaptable to meet service needs

Desirable

• Demonstrate a friendli outgoing manner

Qualifications
Essential

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills

Desirable

• Qualifications relevant to a care profession ( eg NVQ/QCF awards)
• Customer care course / qualification

Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Previous Health Service or Public Sector experience
• Understanding of moving and handling procedures and guidlines in relation to the role

Desirable

• Knowledge and experience of preparation / maintenance of equipment
• Experience of portering duties
• Experience of hospital / caring environment
• An understanding of patient care & how to demonstrate a caring manner
• Understanding of infection control and how to maintain a celan & safe environment
• IT systems experience

Skills and Knowledge
Essential

• Experience of working with general public
• Understanding of confidentiality and the importance in relation to this role
• Good communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to work within a multidisciplinary team

Desirable

• Understanding the layout of the hospital
• Understanding of equality and diversity in relation to the role

Personal Attributes
Essential

• Team Worker
• Smart Appearance
• Demonstrate ability to fulfil physically demanding activities
• Adaptable to meet service needs

Desirable

• Demonstrate a friendli outgoing manner

Qualifications
Essential

• Basic numeracy & literacy skills

Desirable

• Qualifications relevant to a care profession ( eg NVQ/QCF awards)
• Customer care course / qualification