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From the employer's careers site First seen 6 Nov 2026

Theatre Ancillary Porter

Salary

£30142 per year

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Description

Barts Health NHS Trust is seeking a compassionate, enthusiastic, motivated, and dynamic individual to fill the role of Theatre Ancillary Porter at Whipps Cross University Hospital. The successful candidate will work within the busy operating theatres, transporting patients and equipment, maintaining cleanliness, and managing medical gas stocks. The role involves working Monday to Sunday, with varying shifts including 8-6, 8-7, 8-8, and night shifts.

The post holder will work within a multi-disciplinary team to prepare the perioperative environment and contribute to the delivery of personal care to patients. They will undertake the movement of patients, equipment, and designated items throughout the hospital and contribute to maintaining a clean and safe working environment.

The ideal candidate will have basic literacy and numeracy skills, good oral and written communication skills, customer care experience, and the ability to prioritize and organize their work. Previous experience of teamwork, theatre, or recovery experience is desirable.

In return, the Trust offers a supportive environment, an exciting Education and Training Programme, and a salary of £30,142 per annum.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Transport patients, equipment, and designated items throughout the hospital
  • Contribute to the maintenance of a clean and safe working environment
  • Work flexibly within a multi-disciplinary team
  • Undertake vocational, work-based qualifications funded by the Trust

Benefits:

  • Supportive work environment
  • Education and Training Programme
  • Opportunities for professional development

Skills

Required

  • basic literacy and numeracy skills
  • good oral and written communication skills
  • customer care experience
  • ability to prioritize and organize own work
  • basic computer literacy skills

Nice to have

  • previous experience of teamwork
  • theatre/recovery experience
  • previous experience of working in a healthcare setting
  • evidence of ongoing professional development
  • willingness to undertake training to achieve Band 3 competencies

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://www.jobs.nhs.uk/candidate/jobadvert/C9259-26-1875

Apply on Barts Health NHS Trust