Theatre Porter

Theatre Porter Birmingham, The Harborne Hospital
Permanent, full time, 37.5 hours per week
Flexible shift patterns between Monday and Sunday, 7.30am – 9pm
Competitive salary plus excellent benefits

We’re looking for a Theatre Porter to join our Theatres team at The Harborne Hospital. Opened in January 2024, The Harborne Hospital is a £100 million, purpose‑built, 50‑bed, multi‑speciality hospital delivering complex care across cardiology, cancer services and advanced surgery. Located on the Queen Elizabeth Hospital Birmingham campus, we work in close partnership with University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Trust, supporting full clinical pathways across a wide range of specialties. As part of HCA Healthcare UK, you’ll be joining a modern hospital environment with state‑of‑the‑art facilities, a diverse patient mix and multidisciplinary teams who value teamwork, respect and compassion.

As a Theatre Porter within our theatres unit, you’ll play a vital role in the safe, smooth running of theatre services and in shaping the experience of every patient who comes through our doors. Working alongside clinical and non‑clinical colleagues, you’ll provide a high standard of support before, during and after surgery. From escorting patients and supporting transfers, to moving specialist equipment and preparing theatre spaces, your work will directly support theatre lists and help teams deliver safe, efficient care. You’ll be part of a close‑knit team in a new hospital setting, with access to structured training, clear processes and the opportunity to build your skills within theatres and the wider hospital.

At HCA UK we care about what you care about. We care that you want to deliver the very best care. We care that you want a career you can be proud of. We care that you want working conditions that support your health and wellbeing. Let us care for you and your career, the same way you do for others.What you’ll do:

• Support patient care and safety by escorting and transferring patients to and from theatres and wards
• Assist clinical teams with positioning patients and moving specialist equipment and materials
• Check, store and change medical gas cylinders in line with safety procedures
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HCA policies at all times
• Contribute to the smooth running of theatre lists through teamwork and proactive support

What you’ll bring:

• Previous porter experience within healthcare, ideally in a theatres environment
• Ability to safely lift and move heavy items as part of the role
• Good spoken English and a professional, courteous manner
• Knowledge of health and safety procedures
• A team‑focused approach with a strong commitment to patient care

Why HCA UK?
Originally founded over 50 years ago by Dr Thomas Frist, HCA has gone on to become one of the world’s leading healthcare providers. In the UK, we’re one of the largest providers of privately funded healthcare and have invested over £500 million in the latest treatments, technology, techniques, medication and facilities. Being part of a large multisite, established healthcare group we can offer you unrivalled opportunities for career progression through internal and external courses, as well as working conditions that prioritise both your mental and physical wellbeing.

We believe that by caring for our colleagues, we empower them to provide exceptional care for our patients. That’s why we offer a host of flexible benefits that reflect the invaluable contribution they make every day. As a Theatre Porter – Theatres you’ll be eligible for:

• 25 days holiday each year plus bank holidays, increasing with service, with the option to buy or sell leave
• Private healthcare insurance for treatment at our leading hospitals
• Private pension contribution which increases with length of service
• Season Ticket Loan and Cycle to Work scheme
• Group Life Assurance from day one
• Critical illness cover
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Corporate staff discount for all facilities including maternity packages at The Portland
• A comprehensive range of flexible health, protection and lifestyle benefits to suit you

Culture and values
At HCA UK we believe exceptional care starts with our people. We celebrate the unique perspectives and different experiences each of us bring as we know that when you feel seen, heard and supported you can be at your best for our patients, and each other.

Our mission is simple, above all else we’re committed to the care and improvement of human life, a clear statement that extends to both our patients and colleagues. To achieve this, we live and breathe four core values:

• Unique and Individual: We recognise and value everyone as unique and individual
• Kindness and compassion:

We treat people with kindness and compassion

• Honesty, integrity and fairness:

We act with absolute honesty, integrity and fairness

• Loyalty, respect and dignity:

We trust and treat one another as valued members of the HCA UK family with loyalty, respect and dignity

Reasonable adjustments
We believe everyone should feel comfortable to bring their full self to work and be afforded the same opportunities. As a Disability Confident committed organisation, we’re happy to discuss flexible working arrangements to suit your needs as well as offer reasonable adjustments throughout our recruitment process, and in the workplace, to anyone that needs them.