Theatre Porter

Job Summary

We are looking to recruit enthusiastic, motivated and energetic individuals to join our busy team of Theatre Porters. Experience is not essential as full training will be given. The role does require the physical action of transferring patients around the hospital, on beds and trolleys. This position does involve shift work, which includes nights and weekends although flexible working may be available.

You will have good interpersonal skills, with the ability to work as part of a team in a demanding physical role as an essential part of the Theatre team.

• Enhanced unsocial working rates across nights and weekends
• Competitive bank rates for additional work
• A unique new starter program, to ensure your transition into our department is a smooth one, guiding you through a training package to suit your needs, along with mentors and line managers for added support and security.

You will be required to assist in the transferring of patients to and from the Operating Department, transferring equipment between theatres and taking specimens/blood to the Pathology Labs as required, helping to ensure the smooth running of the Operating Department.

At the RUH we’re proud to put people at the heart of what we do, working together as one team to make a difference for our patients, each other, and our community. No matter what your role is, we value everyone's contribution in supporting the exceptional, person‑centred care we pride ourselves on. We are committed to creating a compassionate and inclusive environment and to supporting staff wellbeing with a well‑established programme of support.

• A basic level of general education, numeracy and literacy
• Ability to communicate at all levels

• Experience of using computers

• Dexterity and spatial awareness to safely transport patients in various modes of transport
• Physical skills to manually handle patients and appropriate lifting aids to maintain patient safety

• Previous experience in a similar role

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust
Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG

• Date posted: 24 December 2025
• Pay scheme:
  Agenda for change
• Band:
  Band 2
• Salary: £24,465 a year pro rata
• Contract:
  
  Permanent
• Working pattern:
  Full-time
• Reference number:
• Job location:
  
  Royal United Hospital, Combe Park, Bath, BA1 3NG