Hospital Porter

Company: East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
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Mortuary Support

  • 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

Benefits

  • staff development
  • enrolment in the NHS pension scheme
  • auto-enrolment to our Temporary Workforce Service
  • access to onsite nurseries
  • staff restaurants and accommodation
  • free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme
  • Onsite parking is available from only £50 a year.

Attributes

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

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.

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

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Posted: September 27th, 2026