Porter

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust; Manchester; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) operates the Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, a major health and academic hub with over 30,000 staff and 1 million patient interactions annually.

This pool porter role involves assisting in a comprehensive hospital portering service, transporting patients of all ages, handling confidential information, and driving Trust vehicles where required. It is a frontline support role central to smooth clinical operations.

Qualifications

• NHS portering experience preferred.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Full UK driving license required to operate trust vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Move patients by bed, trolley and wheelchair as directed by staff.
• Transport adult and child patients within the hospital.
• Move equipment, medicines, and specimens between wards and departments.
• Respond to Helpdesk task requests and maintain audit trails.

Skills

Driving license

Job description

To work in one of the dedicated pool porter posts in the porters’ roster, providing a comprehensive hospital portering service.

This role will require the applicant to work with adults and children within an NHS Hospital. Every shift the applicant works will include regular contact with adults and children and/or working within a close proximity of vulnerable adults and children. The child patients will be under the age of 16 years old.

The applicant’s activities will include; NHS portering duties transporting adult and child patients within the hospital and at times being alone with the patient. Collecting confidential information as well as specimens, medical equipment, blood products and at times driving the MFT trust vehicles. Full UK driving license is a must for the role

Move patients by bed, trolley and wheelchair as directed by department staff in accordance with agreed procedures. Move case request forms, specimens, medicines, equipment, furniture and other items

between wards and departments in line with agreed procedures.

Respond to non-scheduled task instructions from the Helpdesk via the handheld device. Ensure non-scheduled task response and completion times are recorded on the handheld device. Report any issues with or delays to the task so that a full audit trail is maintained.

Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.

With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.

Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.

At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued. Join us and work smarter with our digital technology and thrive in a collaborative culture that empowers you to deliver your best to ensure that your work behind the scenes creates seamless, high-quality care and exceptional patient outcomes.

Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development and a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success. Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.

At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: James Snelson Job title: Portering Manager Email address: [e-mail] Telephone number: 07890949354