Imaging Porter | Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

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Job summary

A leading NHS hospital in Milton Keynes is seeking an Imaging Porter to transport patients and support Radiographers in imaging examinations. The role requires excellent communication skills, a caring nature, and the ability to work flexibly across various shifts. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package that includes free on-site parking and great working conditions.

Benefits

Free on-site parking

Discounted gym membership

Generous annual leave and pension scheme

Flexible working opportunities

On-site nursery (chargeable)

Qualifications

• Caring nature required.
• Ability to use initiative.
• Experience with moving and handling patients.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients to and from Imaging.
• Assist Radiographers with exams.
• Perform reception duties when required.

Skills

Verbal communication skills

Team player

Organizational skills

Tools

Computer data input

Job description

Imaging Porter



Department: Imaging



Band 2 £24,465 per annum (pro rata if Part-time)



Part-time 30 hours or 21.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working.Weekly hours to be worked flexibly across 7 days, various shifts, early and late.



The Imaging Department is a modern, well-equipped department and we are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our team.



The successful candidate will have a caring nature, very good verbal communication skills, be a strong team player, have an ability to organise their time effectively and be able to use their initiative.



The main duties of the post involve:
• Interacting with patients
• Transporting patients to and from Imaging
• IT, data inputting computer and keyboard skills
• Support Radiographers with imaging examination
• Reception duties when required
• Moving and handling duties following Trust mandatory training, these will including patients, trolleys-with or without load, beds-with or without load, moving/lifting equipment, e.g. hoist and other items as required

Interview date: 4 & 5 September 2025



Interacting with patients and staff, transporting patients between wards and the imaging department/s using beds, trollies and wheelchairs, computer data input in order to assist with imaging examinations and at times reception duties.



"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"

"A strong 76.6% of this staff group express genuine enthusiasm for their work"(NHS Staff Survey 2024)

You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
• Free on-site parking
• Free tea and coffee
• Great flexible working opportunities
• Discounted gym membership
• Lease car scheme
• Generous annual leave and pension scheme
• On site nursery (chargeable)
• Extensive staff health and well-being programme

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
• To assist in the preparation of patients for all Imaging examinations.
• Transport/escort patients to and from all wards and departments to the Imaging Department, including patient notes and samples. Work will normally be given in an order to be completed, however use of initiative will be required. e.g. on attending a ward to collect a patient who is not ready, review other patients who can be transported next.
• Liaise withRadiographers, Assistant Practitioners and other Imaging Assistants as to daily work schedule for patient transfers. A more senior team member will always be available to provide advice.
• Assist in the movement of patients onto and from X-ray, CT and Ultrasound tables when required.
• To undertakethe movement of Ultrasound and mobile X-ray machines.
• To usesafely and take care of equipment e.g. Cleaning of Trolleys and wheelchairs. To report faulty equipment to supervising staff.

Please refer to the job description for further details

We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.

MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.

We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.

MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.

By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.

Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.


This advert closes on Monday 18 Aug 2025