Job summary
The portering team play a vital part within a busy hospital and ensure that patients are moved safely around to different areas of the hospital.
The successful candidate is required to be physically fit to be able to keep up with the demands of a portering role.
Main duties of the job
An opportunity has arisen within the Endoscopy Unit at Eastbourne DGH for a Band 2 Endoscopy Porter. The purpose of this role is to provide a
general portering service to the Endoscopy Unit, participate in the transportation of endoscopic equipment, transferring patients and provide
general support as required to the staff on the Endoscopy Unit.
The department is operational 08.00-18.00 Monday to Saturday and may include Sundays in the future. The successful applicants will need to
work flexible shifts covering these hours. You must be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills, organisational and interpersonal skills
as liaison with other disciplines is an integral part of this role. Other essential requirements for the role are
o Literacy and Numeracy skills
o Confident
o Punctual
o Flexible
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 nurseries at Conquest Hospital and Eastbourne District General Hospital, staff restaurants and on-site staff accommodation.
In addition to an internal Occupational Health department, all staff also have access to free psychological support through our confidential Employee Assistance Programme which is available to staff 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Onsite parking is available for a small administration fee.
There has never been a better time to join East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust, submit your application today.
Details Date posted
07 July 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,169 a year per annum, pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
374-LVB1606-A
Job locations
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please refer to the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
If you have any questions about this position please do not hesitate to contact us.
Person Specification 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
Person Specification 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
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).
Additional information 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
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details Employer name
East Sussex Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Eastbourne District General Hospital
Kings Drive
Eastbourne
BN21 2UD
Employer's website
http://jobs.esht.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
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