# Porter > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/porter/64d2589f-e970-406a-b2ab-bdaab98271d1 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/porter/64d2589f-e970-406a-b2ab-bdaab98271d1.md ## Summary - **Status:** Archived / closed - **Employer:** Sheffield Children's NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Sheffield - **Region:** North East and Yorkshire - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 4 - **Salary:** £28,392 - £31,157 Per Annum - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time - 37.5 hours per week (12.5 hour shifts over 3 days/nights) - **Closing date:** 2026-06-17T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-06-15T00:02:39.107Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/South_Yorkshire/Sheffield/Sheffield_Childrens_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Porter/Porter-v8049226 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8049226?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.sheffieldchildrens.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours across 3 days per week, Monday–Sunday) The successful candidate will also be required to work some bank holidays | Proposed interview date 08-Jul-2026 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. About You - 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 ### Main duties of the job 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. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. *** This role has been assigned the occupation code 9262 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ## Job Details Permanent | Full Time (37.5 hours across 3 days per week, Monday–Sunday) The successful candidate will also be required to work some bank holidays | Proposed interview date 08-Jul-2026 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. About You 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 ## Job Description 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. ## Responsibilities For more information on the main responsibilities for this post, please refer to the job description and person specification. *** This role has been assigned the occupation code 9262 using the CASCOT coding tool. To check the eligibility of this code for sponsorship and right to work please visit - UKVI web address https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations/skilled-worker-visa-eligible-occupations-and-codes Diversity Statement At Sheffield Children’s, we are committed to creating an inclusive environment that celebrates diversity and supports everyone’s success. We prioritise Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion in our recruitment practices, creating a welcoming space for people of all backgrounds, including ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ+ members. Recognising that inclusivity is an ongoing effort, we review our processes and welcome feedback to enhance our practices. A diverse team strengthens our organisation and the quality of care we deliver. For ideas on how we can improve, please contact our Recruitment Manager at \[email protected\]. Together, we’re building a workplace where everyone belongs. #LI-Onsite ## Person Specification ### Experience **Essential** - Experience of working in a customer service environment **Desirable** - Previous portering experience ### Qualifications **Essential** - GCSEs in English and Maths(Minimum A-C) **Desirable** - Current Driving Licence ### Knowledge & Skills **Essential** - To have or be committed to undertaking restraint training **Desirable** - To have knowledge of waste disposal ## Documents - [our edi goals (pdf, 155.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2909) - [porter jd and person spec (pdf, 376.6kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10338870) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.