Job overview
We are looking for people to join our friendly and enthusiastic Portering Team at our Worthing site, on a full-time 37.5 hour contract, working various shifts.
Should you require Additional Support with completing your Application, Please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email below:
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will need to:
Be flexible to cover General Portering,, Post Room and Waste Services which are all a part of the Portering Department.
Be able to work on a shift rota which includes early, late, night and day shifts.
Be able to communicate effectively with patients, colleagues and supervisors.
Have a responsible attitude to working in a team.
Have good oral and written communication skills.
Full training on duties will be given.
Working for our organisation
At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, & we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, & can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Please note: This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.
Supporting the clinic teams with transferring inpatients around the hospital, dealing with urgent calls, moving furniture, cages, cylinders, transferring hospital equipment to name a few duties that the role includes. The department also includes waste and post room.
Full training will be provided in order to be qualified and comply with our compliance.
Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.
To aid Hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.
Please find the detailed job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Experience
Essential criteria
1. Experience working with a large team and carrying out manual tasks.
Desirable criteria
2. Experience working with a healthcare setting.
Knowledge, Training and Experi
Essential criteria
3. Experience in the role of Porter or equivalent service.
4. Experience in customer service awareness.
Desirable criteria
5. Experience in a health care environment.
Behaviours and Attitudes
Essential criteria
6. Kind, friendly
7. Professional
8. Can work in a team or on own
9. Flexible approach to work and ability to meet demands of shift requirements and ad hoc arrangements as required
10. Physically fit
Skills
Essential criteria
11. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion
Essential criteria
12. Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
13. Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
Important information for applicants:
A Note on AI Use in Applications
We value the individuality and authenticity that each candidate brings to the application process. While AI tools are increasingly accessible, we strongly discourage their use in completing your application. Your responses should reflect your own voice, experiences, and motivations—elements that are essential to a fair and accurate evaluation.
Applications that rely heavily on AI-generated content may misrepresent your abilities and could result in your application being rejected. We encourage you to take the time to present your genuine self, as this helps us better understand your potential and ensures a transparent selection process.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
Some of our adverts are capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, the advert will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in the position to prevent you from missing out on applying for the opportunity.
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigrations eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker. It is your responsibility as the applicant to ensure that you meet this criteria.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications