Theatre Porter - Weekends - Manchester

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

Job summary

A healthcare service provider in Manchester is looking for a reliable and flexible Theatre Porter to support the effective running of operating theatres. The successful candidate will ensure patient dignity, comfort, and safety during transfers, assist staff, and maintain cleanliness in theatres. This role requires effective communication, team spirit, and a compassionate demeanor, along with willingness to undertake manual handling duties. Previous experience in a healthcare environment is preferred, and training will be provided.

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate effectively with patients, relatives, and colleagues.
• Physically able to undertake the duties of the role, including manual handling tasks.
• Willingness to undertake mandatory training.

Responsibilities

• Safely and courteously transfer patients to and from theatre while ensuring dignity and comfort.
• Assist with the movement and positioning of patients in compliance with policies.
• Transport equipment and documentation between departments as required.

Skills

Effective communication

Caring and compassionate attitude

Teamwork

Manual handling ability

Knowledge of infection control

Basic literacy

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.