Theatre Porter - Weekends - Manchester

Outpatient Network; Manchester; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A trusted clinical partner in the UK is looking for a reliable Theatre Porter to join their busy Theatres Department. The role focuses on ensuring the safe transfer of patients, handling equipment, and supporting theatre staff, all while maintaining patient dignity and comfort. Ideal candidates will possess effective communication skills, have previous healthcare experience, and a caring demeanor. This position requires physical capability for manual handling tasks and adherence to infection control procedures.

Qualifications

• Must effectively communicate with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Caring and compassionate with a professional demeanor.
• Able to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Physically capable of performing manual handling tasks.
• Willing to undergo mandatory training.
• Previous experience in healthcare is preferred.
• Knowledge of infection control procedures.

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients to and from clinical areas with dignity and comfort.
• Assist with movement and positioning of patients safely.
• Transport equipment and specimens between departments.
• Support theatre staff by preparing and maintaining cleanliness.
• Respond promptly to clinical staff requests in a busy environment.
• Follow infection prevention protocols and use PPE appropriately.
• Report faults or incidents to the appropriate staff member.
• Maintain clear communication with patients and relatives.

Skills

Effective Communication

Caring and Compassionate Approach

Teamwork

Manual Handling

Basic Literacy

Basic Numeracy

Job description

Outpatient Networkare seeking a reliable, flexible and patient-focused Theatre Porter to join our busy Theatres Department. The post holder will play a vital role in supporting the safe and effective running of operating theatres by providing a high-quality portering service for patients, staff, equipment and specimens.

The successful candidate will work as part of the wider multidisciplinary theatre team, ensuring that patient dignity, comfort and safety are maintained at all times.

Main duties of the job

• To safely and courteously transfer patients to and from theatre, recovery, wards and other clinical areas, ensuring patient dignity, privacy and comfort at all times.
• To assist with the movement, positioning and handling of patients in accordance with Trust manual handling policies and procedures.
• To transport equipment, instruments, blood products, specimens and documentation between departments as required.
• To support theatre staff by ensuring theatres and associated areas are prepared, stocked and kept clean and tidy between cases.
• To respond promptly and professionally to requests from clinical staff, prioritising tasks appropriately in a busy environment.
• To follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times, including the correct use of PPE.
• To report any faults, incidents or concerns promptly to the appropriate staff member.
• To maintain clear communication with patients, relatives and staff, offering reassurance and support where appropriate.

About us

Outpatient Network is a trusted clinical insourcing partner working in collaboration with NHS Trusts across the UK to support the delivery of safe, timely and high-quality patient care. We specialise in providing fully managed clinical services designed to increase capacity, reduce waiting times, and improve access to outpatient, diagnostic and elective care pathways.

Person Specification

Experience

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives and colleagues.
• A caring, compassionate and professional approach.
• Ability to work well as part of a team and independently when required.
• Physically able to undertake the duties of the role, including manual handling tasks.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training.
• Previous experience working in a healthcare or hospital environment.
• Knowledge of infection control and health & safety procedures.
• Basic literacy and numeracy skills.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.