Porter Band 3 (07.031 (2026))

Job Title:                                         Porter, Band 3
Reference No:                                 07.031 (2026)
Department / Directorate:              Logistics & Portering / Estates & Facilities Management Directorate
Reports to:                                       Derek Mc Donnell Manager, or Deputy Managers

Tallaght University Hospital (TUH) is an exciting and dynamic place to work. The team at the Hospital are in the midst of implementing a new hospital strategy that has already delivered on the opening of a new renal unit, day surgery centre, step down facility in the community and the start of building works on a new ICU extension. It is an exciting time to join the TUH team and one of Ireland’s main teaching hospitals with so many plans to enhance patient care. The Hospital believes in investing in their team and offers excellent education and research opportunities.

TUH is one of Ireland’s largest acute teaching hospitals, adult, psychiatric and age-related healthcare on one site. The Hospital has 495 adult beds with over 3,500 people on staff with over 50 different nationalities represented. The Hospital is a provider of local, regional and national specialties. It is also a national urology centre, the second largest provider of dialysis services in the country, a regional orthopaedic trauma centre and a designated trauma unit.

TUH is one of the two main academic teaching hospitals of Trinity College Dublin - specialising in the training and professional development of staff in areas such as medicine nursing, health and social care professionals, emergency medicine and surgery, amongst many others. TUH is part of the Dublin Midlands Hospital Group which serves a population of over 1.2 million across seven counties. 
TUH Vision and Values
The vision of the Hospital is “People Caring for People to Live Better Lives” through excellent health outcomes supported by evidenced based practice, positive patient and staff experience in an empowering and caring environment. A culture of innovation and quality improvement in everything we do.
Our TUH CARE values – for patients, their families, our community and staff are:

• Collaborate – together and with our academic and care partners
• Achieve – our goals, positive outcomes and wellbeing
• Respect – for patients, each other and our environment
• Equity – for patients and staff

At TUH we view our staff as our most valuable asset and every member of the Team is valued equally.  We recognise that a skilled, satisfied and motivated workforce is a prerequisite to high quality care.

A full overview of TUH is available on www.tuh.ie/about us

purpose of the role:
The Porter, Band 3 will be responsible for ensuring the smooth running of the Ward or department that they are assigned to on a daily basis.  The Porter will provide a high-quality service to patients, staff and visitors, to undertake the movement of Patients, blood samples, equipment, documentation, waste, food etc. in an efficient and safe manner.

overview of role:
Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist in the movement and transport of patients as required e.g. transport of patients to and from service areas (e.g.: x-ray, physiotherapy) etc. Removal of patients from ambulances, taxi’s, car’s, etc., transport of patients from concourse to wards etc.
• Assist in the reception of patients
• Transport goods including meals, laundry, waste, equipment, messages, specimens etc., throughout the Hospital complex
• Operation of Tug and undertake MTV training
• Take record and deliver telephone messages in a professional manner
• Take precautions against fire, accidents, incidents and report to the appropriate staff
• Undertake mortuary duties in a professional manner
• Assist in the security of the Hospital
• Ensure all gas cylinders e.g. (oxygen) are checked on a daily basis and replaced as necessary
• Distribute patient related goods, flowers, and specimens when requested
• Distribute hospital equipment as requested
• Assist with the lifting of patients in accordance with the manual handling procedures
• Ensure that hygiene standards are maintained within the designated areas and to ensure high levels of patient care, maintaining a high level of cleanliness within assigned area, complimentary with cleaning schedules

 

• Undertake any relevant Training related to the role at the request of the portering manager or assigned supervisor
• Attend all Health and Safety lectures when required
• Undertake any portering related activity at the request of the assigned department manager,   (e.g.; Laboratory, Pharmacy etc.) in a motivated manner, utilising experience and initiative, ensuring activities are conducted in accordance with the assigned department’s polices, protocols and portering requirements
• Provide cover for supervisors as requested demonstrating leadership qualities
• The Porter may be assigned to different areas within the Portering Department by the Logistics and Portering Management team depending on the needs of the department. 
• Any other Portering duties assigned by the Logistics and Portering Management team
• Portering is a physically demanding Position,  it involves Heavy Pushing/Pulling/Lifting all within M/H Guidelines

Qualifications & Experience required
Must have:

• Have been educated to a secondary level

Or

• Have passed an examination of comparable standard at second level

Or

• Have satisfactory relevant experience which encompasses demonstrable equivalent skills

And

• Have excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Have fluent command and understanding of English language to include spoken and written

Desirable:

• Previous Healthcare experience in a similar role
• Previous experience in Customer Service

Reward & Recognition

• Salary Scale is effective as of 1st June 2026 €36,407 - €44,087
• The appointment is whole time temporary and permanent and pensionable. A panel will be created for temporary and permanent posts that may arise in the future.
•   These particulars are subject to change in line with overall public pay policy. Point on scale allocated is based on relevant HSE Circulars.

• The annual leave entitlement is 23 working days per year. The leave year runs from 1st April to the 31st of March each year.

• Normal working hours are 39 worked over 7 days. Your contracted hours of work are liable to change between the hours of 8 am to 8 pm over 7 days to meet the requirements for extended day services in accordance with the terms of the Framework Agreement.

Application process
Applications can be submitted ‘on-line’ at www.tuh.ie/careers by completing the application form and attaching your CV.  Candidates should be aware that, when applying for a post through the 'On-Line' Application System (Candidate Manager) they will receive an automated replying acknowledging receipt of their application.  Should you for any reason, not receive this automated acknowledgement, you should notify the Human Resources Department, befo,re the closing date, otherwise your application will not be considered.
All candidates should note that, in order to maintain a timely process, the closing date and time for receipt of applications will be strictly adhered to.

TUH is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to promoting an environment free from discrimination in accordance with the Employment Equality Acts 1998 and 2004. The Hospital values diversity and recognises the benefits of having a workforce that reflects the community we serve. We are committed to equality of access to positions within the Hospital. All recruitment activity and documentation will encourage applications from all potential candidates without discrimination.

Informal Enquiries to:                       (Derek Mc Donnell) (Portering Manager) -
                                                              Telephone (01 414 3121) or email Derek.McDonnell@tuh.ie
Closing Date:                                      Before close of business on: Tuesday 18th August 2026

TUH Core Competencies:

Core Area	Competency	Level
Managing the service	Quality & Safety of Service	1
Managing the service	Delivery of Results	1
Managing Change	Problem Solving & Decision Making	1
Managing Change	Communications & Influencing	1
Managing Yourself	Team player	1
Managing Yourself	Planning and Organising	1
Managing People	People Management	1
Managing People	Leadership	1

Please go to www.tuh/careers for details of the core competencies