Porter

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., Reporting into the Manager, some of your responsibilities will include:

• Provide portering and security services -- including the safe removal and disposal of waste, and the movement of equipment, documentation and specimens across the site.
• Work in full compliance with Health & Safety, Infection Prevention, Security and all Trust policies and procedures at all times.
• Support patients, staff and visitors in a polite, helpful and co-operative manner, maintaining a professional approach in all interactions.
• Work flexibly as part of a team, adapting to service needs and responding to requests promptly and safely.
  
  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
  
  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.