Theatre Porter

Job summary

Appointed to support Theatre staff in the delivery of direct patient care, the Theatre Porter will be responsible for varied duties, with the inclusion of safe transportation of patients to and from wards to operating theatres using wheelchairs, trolleys and beds, movement of equipment, preparation of the theatre suite and equipment prior to and following surgery, and maintaining the standards of cleanliness within the operating theatres and associated areas, as well as stock management for the operating department.

Main duties of the job

The Theatre Porter supports the Theatre team in delivering safe, effective and high-quality patient care. The role is responsible for the safe transportation of patients between wards, theatres and recovery areas using beds, trolleys and wheelchairs, ensuring patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times.

Key responsibilities include assisting with patient transfers and positioning, preparing theatre areas and equipment before and after procedures, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and ensuring stock levels are maintained across the department. The post holder will manage deliveries, distribute equipment and prostheses, support the safe handling of clinical specimens, collect controlled drugs when required, and undertake regular safety checks.

The Theatre Porter will maintain effective communication by managing departmental phones and emergency bleeps, correctly dispose of clinical waste, and follow manual handling, health and safety, and infection prevention procedures. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will promote a professional, supportive and patient-focused environment while ensuring incidents, accidents and concerns are reported in line with organisational policies.

About us

Horder Healthcare has been committed to caring since 1954 when we were called 'The Horder Centre for Arthritis'. We've come a long way since then. Our consultants are amongst the most skilled, experienced and innovative in their field. Our staff love to work here, so it makes sense that our patient outcomes are in the top 99%.

We have grown into a multi-service healthcare provider, with hospitals in Crowborough and East Grinstead, and outreach clinics in Eastbourne and Seaford. We are committed to making a positive impact to the health of individuals and the communities in which we work.

Not only have we developed an international reputation for orthopaedic and musculoskeletal care, our partnership with The McIndoe Centre - the birthplace of pioneering plastic surgery treatments, means that we can deliver high-quality plastic, reconstructive, maxillofacial, ophthalmology and orthopaedic services from world-class consultants to an even greater number of people.

We know that our working lives are fundamental to emotional wellbeing. Our employees are as valuable to us as our patients and we see it as our duty to nurture an engaged and skilled workforce. To do this we ensure employees have access to training and development opportunities as well as being a flexible and diverse workplace.

We are committed to caring, and committed to you.

Details

• Date posted: 08 October 2026
• Pay scheme: Other
• Salary: £25,155 to £25,155 a year
• Contract: Permanent
• Working pattern: Full-time
• Reference number: J139-140562
• Job locations: Horder Healthcare, Crowborough, TN6 1XP, United Kingdom

Job responsibilities

The Theatre Porter plays a vital role in supporting the Theatre team to deliver safe, effective and high-quality patient care. The post holder is responsible for the safe transportation of patients between wards, theatres and recovery areas using beds, trolleys and wheelchairs, ensuring patient dignity, comfort and safety at all times.

Key duties include assisting with patient transfers and positioning, preparing theatre suites and equipment before and after procedures, maintaining high standards of cleanliness, and supporting efficient stock management within the operating department. The role also involves handling deliveries, distributing equipment and prostheses, collecting controlled drugs when required, and ensuring utility areas remain appropriately stocked.

The Theatre Porter will support the safe management of clinical specimens, undertake weekly safety and fire checks, correctly dispose of clinical waste, and maintain effective communication by managing departmental phones and emergency bleeps. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, the post holder will promote a positive, empathetic and professional environment, adhere to manual handling and health and safety procedures, and ensure incidents, accidents and complaints are reported in line with organisational policies.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).