Theatre Porter

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.