Overview
Join to apply for the Theatre Porter role at Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
Location: Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital, Northumbria Way, Cramlington, NE23 6NZ. Job type: Permanent, Full-time (flexible working). Salary: £24,465 per annum. Band 2. Working pattern: Full-time, Flexible working.
Date posted: 06 October 2025. This role involves working as part of a small team supporting the running of the operating theatres.
Job responsibilities
* Transport equipment and instruments between departments; move and transfer patients; waste management; stores and transportation of specimens.
* Assist in directing patients and visitors; conveyance and movement of patients within and around the hospital.
* Deliver to and collect items such as pharmacy supplies, linen, clinical waste, trolleys, beds and equipment; assist in the training of new support workers and Portering staff.
* Change medical gas cylinders and manifolds; maintenance of equipment; comply with Health and Safety guidelines.
* Work on a rotational basis both inside and outside the theatre completing duties as necessary.
Requirements
* Essential: Effective communication skills both written and verbal.
* Desirable: NVQ 2 training course; experience working within a healthcare role.
Additional information
Experience in healthcare is desirable but not essential as full training will be given to the right candidate. The post requires a physically demanding role and a flexible, reliable approach with compassionate patient contact.
Other notes: This vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of suitable applications are received.
About Us
Northumbria Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust manages three major locality hospitals at North Tyneside, Wansbeck and Hexham, plus additional facilities and the Northumbria Specialist Emergency Care Hospital. The Trust aims to provide high quality patient care and a positive patient experience.
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