Bank Contract - Theatre Porter

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  • Crowborough, East Sussex
  • £12.30 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 24 days ago
Recognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of the Top 15 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2023, here at Horder Healthcare we pride ourselves on striving for the very best in everything we do, including caring for our employees careersReporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Theatre Porter, will be responsible for supporting the theatre department and function, from assisting patients to maintain a high standard of patient care and safety, to preparing and cleaning the theatre suite pre and post-op.Main duties of the jobAbout the role:
  • To actively function as part of the caring team to deliver the highest standard of care and service for patients within the Theatre Suite
  • To maintain a high standard of patient care and safety
  • To assist in preparation and cleaning of the Theatre Suite and equipment prior to and following surgery
  • Assist in the transfer and positioning of patients within the Theatre Suite
  • Assist in circulating duties as directed by the Theatre Manager
About usHorder 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.DetailsDate posted11 August 2025Pay schemeOtherSalary£12.30 an hourContractBankWorking patternFlexible workingReference numberJ139-122604Job locationsHorder HealthcareCrowboroughTN6 1XPJob descriptionJob responsibilitiesRecognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of the Top 15 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2023, here at Horder Healthcare we pride ourselves on striving for the very best in everything we do, including caring for our employees careersReporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Theatre Porter, will be responsible for supporting the theatre department and function, from assisting patients to maintain a high standard of patient care and safety, to preparing and cleaning the theatre suite pre and post-op.About the role:
  • To actively function as part of the caring team to deliver the highest standard of care and service for patients within the Theatre Suite
  • To maintain a high standard of patient care and safety
  • To assist in preparation and cleaning of the Theatre Suite and equipment prior to and following surgery
  • Assist in the transfer and positioning of patients within the Theatre Suite
  • Assist in circulating duties as directed by the Theatre Manager
About you:
  • Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of customer facing role and be able to demonstrate appropriate skills
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive information
  • Compassionate and caring skills
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Location: The Horder Centre, CrowboroughContract Type: Zero-Hour, Bank ContractWork Pattern: Varied hoursSalary: £12.30 per hourRight to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment. Job descriptionJob responsibilitiesRecognised by 'Best Companies' as being one of the Top 15 Health and Social Companies to Work for in 2023, here at Horder Healthcare we pride ourselves on striving for the very best in everything we do, including caring for our employees careersReporting to the Head of Clinical Services, the Theatre Porter, will be responsible for supporting the theatre department and function, from assisting patients to maintain a high standard of patient care and safety, to preparing and cleaning the theatre suite pre and post-op.About the role:
  • To actively function as part of the caring team to deliver the highest standard of care and service for patients within the Theatre Suite
  • To maintain a high standard of patient care and safety
  • To assist in preparation and cleaning of the Theatre Suite and equipment prior to and following surgery
  • Assist in the transfer and positioning of patients within the Theatre Suite
  • Assist in circulating duties as directed by the Theatre Manager
About you:
  • Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of customer facing role and be able to demonstrate appropriate skills
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive information
  • Compassionate and caring skills
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Location: The Horder Centre, CrowboroughContract Type: Zero-Hour, Bank ContractWork Pattern: Varied hoursSalary: £12.30 per hourRight to work in the UKIn accordance with Home Office guidance, successful candidates will be required to evidence their right to work in the UK before commencing employment. We have assessed this role and it does not meet the criteria for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker route. As such, we will not be accepting any visa sponsorships for this role, and candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK independently, without sponsorship from Horder Healthcare.At Horder Healthcare, we are proud to champion and celebrate diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging in all areas of our business. We are committed to creating an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants without regard to protected characteristics by applicable law.As a disability confident employer, we are pleased to offer our full support should you require an alternative method of applying or any reasonable adjustments to be made during the recruitment process.In order to streamline our recruitment process, we reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once we have received a sufficient number of applications.Due to the nature of work here at Horder Healthcare, and to ensure that we remain committed to our Safeguarding policy, any applicant upon an initial offer of employment will be subject to pre-employment checks, including an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS check). References and Occupational Health checks will also be taken up before appointment.Person SpecificationAbout youEssential
  • Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of customer facing role and be able to demonstrate appropriate skills
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive information
  • Compassionate and caring skills
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure
Person SpecificationAbout youEssential
  • Good basic education including literacy and numeracy skills
  • Experience of customer facing role and be able to demonstrate appropriate skills
  • Experience of dealing with sensitive information
  • Compassionate and caring skills
  • Ability to prioritise and work under pressure

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