Job summary
To Work in the Portering Department at Conquest Hospital on a alternating shift pattern.

Monday to Sunday 0800-1600 and 1430-0000 on a alternating shift pattern

Will also be trained to work in the waste department to cover shifts as and when required

A Hospital Porter needs to demonstrate:

• Sensitivity and understanding
• Patience and the ability to remain calm in stressful situations
• The ability to work well under pressure
• Thinking and reasoning skill

A Hospital Porter will:

• Have good communication skills.
• Be able to work well with people from a wide range of backgrounds.
• Be fit and have high levels of stamina.
• Be able to work well under pressure.
• Act calmly and quickly in emergencies.
• Be able to follow instructions.
• Respect patient confidentiality.
• Deal sensitively with patients and visitors who are anxious, distressed or very unwell.
• Have a flexible attitude to work.

Main duties of the job
Movement of patients, escort of patients and visitors.

• Mortuary duties
  • Bodies to be transported to the mortuary as require
• In the absence of the mortuary assistant to:
  • Arrange access to the mortuary for appropriate persons as directed.
  • It may be necessary to assist Ambulance crews and/or Contracted Funeral Director during admission.

Deliveries

• To provide a collection and delivery service as required for internal specimens, theatre/x-ray lists.

Equipment, Furniture and Fittings

• Patient related equipment to be clean and in good repair, defects to be reported to the Duty Team Leader.
• Furniture and other equipment to be moved around the hospitals when and where required

Medical Gas

• The delivery of empty/full cylinders as required. This will include manifold rooms and associated piped gas systems.
• To attend to or report any defects with the medical gas supply as required.

Emergency Procedures

• To attend the appropriate ward or department immediately with the appropriate equipment and assistance upon hearing the alarms for:
  • Cardiac arrest / Lucas Machine
  • Major incident, Hazchem and CBRN incidents
  • Traumas
  • Helicopter landing
  • Fire alarm
  • Patient Collapse

About us
A wide range of staff benefits are available to our staff including staff development, enrolment in the NHS pension scheme, auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service, access to onsite nurseries. staff restaurants and accommodation.

In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme. Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.

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Job responsibilities
Please refer to the job description attached.

If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.

Qualifications
Essential

• Evidence of good general education, including Maths and English

Desirable

• Knowledge of portering role / NVQ level 2

Experience
Essential

• Previous Portering experience
• Previous experience of working as part of a team

Desirable

• Customer Service or relevant experience relating to NHS

Skills
Essential

• Knowledge of general hospital environment
• Ability to work on own initiative and unsupervised
• Good communication skills both verbal and non-verbal
• Ability to complete basic written reports
• Ability to prioritise duties against set parameters
• Must be able to carry 56lbs in weight
• Ability to work as part of a team
• Ability to carry out basic tasks on a computer or hand-held device

Other
Essential

• Criminal Records Bureau- Enhanced Disclosure
• Reliable work record
• Evidence that personal behaviour reflects Trust Values

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: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom
Employer's website: Apply through our website

Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
Portering Manager
Paul Tullett
paul.tullett@nhs.net
07890050646

Details
Date posted: 24 September 2026
Pay scheme: Agenda for change
Band: Band 2
Salary: £25,272 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract: Permanent
Working pattern: Full-time
Reference number: 374-CG5426
Job locations: Conquest Hospital, The Ridge, Hastings, TN37 7RD, United Kingdom