Porter

MFT; Manchester; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is seeking a Patient Porter to transfer patients safely within hospital settings, using walking aids, wheelchairs, stretchers, or beds. You’ll support the portering service via the HIVE system and a two‑way radio network to ensure efficient patient movement and specimen transport.

You will move blood samples, patient notes, and imaging between departments, assist with the mortuary process, and help with after‑hours transfers, contributing to

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team and follow instructions.
• Excellent communication with staff and patients.
• Ability to remain calm and professional under pressure.
• Understanding of Health & Safety and Customer Care principles.
• Experience in healthcare or logistics environments is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients safely between wards and departments using walking aids, wheelchairs, stretchers or beds.
• Use HIVE task management system and two-way radios to coordinate activity within the portering service.
• Convey blood specimens and patient notes/x-rays to the pathology department as required.
• Move deceased bodies to the mortuary and assist in viewing in absence of mortuary staff.
• Assist in moving patients after hours (20:00–08:00) and support transfers to theatres as needed.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Compassion

Education

Healthcare experience

Job description

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Main area Patient Porter Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Monday-Sunday 4 week rota Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Mon-Sunday 4 week Rota) Job ref 349-SDX-8392391

Site Manchester Foundation Trust Town Manchester Salary £25,272 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 02/11/2026 23:59

Job overview

To transfer patients in a safe and appropriate manner to and from the wards and departments via means of walking, wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
Use of task management system (HIVE) to enable effective management of activity within the portering service including the use of a two-way radio system.
To convey blood specimens in a safe manner from wards/departments to Pathology department.
Conveyance of patient notes and x-rays to and from wards/departments.
Removal of deceased bodies from wards/departments to the mortuary in a safe and dignified manner and to assist in viewing in the absence of the mortuary technician.
To accept coroners cases into the mortuary in the absence of the mortuary technician.
Conveyance of deceased patients from ambulance to the mortuary.
To replace medical gasses where necessary on wards/departments for the requirements of patients within the contracted hours.
To assist in the transfer of seriously injured patients from the ambulance/helicopter to the A & E
department.
To use the designated blood tracking system to give a more traceable structure for the benefit of both the patient and the department.
To help the movement of medical supplies.
To help transport, where specifically requested, in a safe manner patients from wards to theatres and vice versa after hours, between 20:00pm-08:00am.

Main duties of the job

To transfer patients in a safe and appropriate manner to and from the wards and departments via means of walking, wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
Use of task management system (HIVE) to enable effective management of activity within the portering service including the use of a two-way radio system.
To convey blood specimens in a safe manner from wards/departments to Pathology department.
Conveyance of patient notes and x-rays to and from wards/departments.
Removal of deceased bodies from wards/departments to the mortuary in a safe and dignified manner and to assist in viewing in the absence of the mortuary technician.
To accept coroners cases into the mortuary in the absence of the mortuary technician.
Conveyance of deceased patients from ambulance to the mortuary.
To replace medical gasses where necessary on wards/departments for the requirements of patients within the contracted hours.
To assist in the transfer of seriously injured patients from the ambulance/helicopter to the A & E
department.
To use the designated blood tracking system to give a more traceable structure for the benefit of both the patient and the department.
To help the movement of medical supplies.
To help transport, where specifically requested, in a safe manner patients from wards to theatres and vice versa after hours, between 20:00pm-08:00am.

Working for our organisation

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester is the largest health academic campus in Europe. With 10 hospitals and a wide range of community services, we care for over 1 million people every year, and our team of over 30,000 people is at the heart of everything we do.
You’ll be working alongside colleagues from all backgrounds, supporting people from every walk of life, and learning something new every day. We believe that everyone should feel welcome, respected, and valued at work. You can bring your whole self to MFT, knowing that your unique perspective and experiences are celebrated here.
You’ll find that we’re committed to helping you grow - whether you want to develop new skills, progress in your career, or simply make a difference in your community. We offer equal opportunities for everyone, and we’ll support you with training, development, and a caring environment where your health, wellbeing, and safety matter.
Most importantly, you’ll be part of a team where working together and supporting each other is everything. You’ll make new friends, build strong relationships, and have a real voice in shaping the future of our Trust.
Please note that this is not a role that MFT will offer sponsorship for, so you will need to ensure you have your own ongoing right to work in the UK.
At MFT we’re All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

IMPORTANT CANDIDATE INFORMATION

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need for this role, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Documents to download’ heading.

Explore ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’

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To access ‘Inside MFT – Your Candidate Place’, simply click on the relevant PDF document under the ‘Documents to download’ heading and once opened, you can either scan QR code or click on the link provided.

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves, our adverts may close early if we receive a high level of interest. Early applications are therefore encouraged.

Diversity Matters
MFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity, celebrating and valuing diversity and eliminating any form of unlawful discrimination across our workforce, ensuring our people are truly representative of the communities we serve. All individuals regardless of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex and sexual orientation are encouraged to apply for this post. As an inclusive employer, we are here to support you. If you have any special requirements to help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, we’re proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOU, for our patients, our communities, and each other.
As part of our commitment to fairness, transparency, and personal integrity, we ask all applicants to ensure that their job applications reflect their own experiences, skills, and motivations. While AI tools can support spelling, grammar, or formatting, we expect that the content of your application, especially personal statements and responses to role specific questions is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

Thank you for helping us uphold the values that make our Trust a place where people belong, grow, and thrive. We look forward to receiving your application.

Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check

As part of our commitment to safeguarding patients and staff, many roles at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) require a Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. This is a standard process across the NHS and helps us ensure a safe environment for everyone.

What is a DBS Check?

A DBS check is a background check that reveals any criminal convictions, cautions, reprimands, or warnings. The level of check required depends on the role:

Standard DBS: Checks for spent and unspent convictions, cautions, reprimands, and final warnings.

Enhanced DBS: Includes the above, plus any additional information held by local police that’s considered relevant to the role.

Enhanced with Barred Lists: Includes all of the above, plus checks against the children’s and/or adults’ barred lists.

Who Needs a DBS Check

Most roles involving direct patient contact, working with children or vulnerable adults, or access to sensitive information will require a DBS check. The job advert and recruitment team will let you know if this applies to your role.

The Costs for a DBS

At Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), roles that require a DBS check are subject to a cost recovery policy. This means that the cost of submitting and processing a DBS application if you are successful and join us, will be deducted from your salary within the first three months of employment. If, however, you withdraw from a conditional offer after the DBS process has begun, you will still be liable for the cost incurred.

Candidates are also expected to register with the DBS Update Service which must be completed within 30 days of the certificate being issued. This helps streamline future employment checks and supports safer recruitment practices. For more information, please visit the DBS Update Service.

Person specification

Essential and Desirable

• Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to understand and carry out instructions. Ability to listen and have good communication skills.
• To act on own initiative & adapt quickly to change. Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. To maintain professionalism and demonstrate care and compassion with patients and other service users
• Understanding of Health & Safety Understanding of Customer Care
• Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment. Experience of working in a logistics services environment.
• Customer Care Training Manual Handling Training

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.