Porter inManchester inManchester PUBLISHED THU 10 APR 2025
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Meaningful Impact, Porters play a crucial role in patient care by ensuring safe transportation of patients, contributing significantly to their comfort and recovery.
Job Security, Working for one of the largest NHS Trusts in England provides job stability and benefits associated with long-standing employment in the healthcare sector.
Flexible Hours, The part-time weekend schedule allows for a work-life balance, making it suitable for those who have other commitments during the week.
Professional Development, Opportunities for career advancement and development within a large organization that promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Community Engagement, Being part of a trusted healthcare provider that serves the local community and contributes to the well-being of the population.
Innovative Work Environment, Exposure to advancements in healthcare technology and practices, such as the implementation of digital systems like HIVE for efficient task management.
Supportive Culture, A commitment to employee well-being, diversity, and a supportive workplace atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging among staff.
Join Us as a Patient Porter at Manchester Royal Eye Hospital!
Are you looking for a fulfilling role where you can make a real difference to people's lives? As a Patient Porter with Manchester Foundation Trust, you’ll play a vital part in the care journey for patients. This part-time position, with flexible weekend shifts, offers a supportive work environment where you can thrive and grow. You'll work collaboratively with our dedicated healthcare professionals, ensuring safe and respectful transportation of patients, medical supplies, and vital documents throughout the hospital. Your kindness and compassion will make patients feel cared for during what can often be a challenging time.
At MFT, one of the largest NHS Trusts in England, we are committed to creating a culture of inclusion and belonging. We are passionate about providing equal opportunities for all staff, ensuring that your wellbeing and professional development are at the forefront. Join us and be part of an extraordinary team that serves over a million patients each year—let’s shape the future of healthcare together. Your journey starts right here; apply today!
Meaningful Impact, Porters play a crucial role in patient care by ensuring safe transportation of patients, contributing significantly to their comfort and recovery.
Job Security, Working for one of the largest NHS Trusts in England provides job stability and benefits associated with long-standing employment in the healthcare sector.
Flexible Hours, The part-time weekend schedule allows for a work-life balance, making it suitable for those who have other commitments during the week.
Professional Development, Opportunities for career advancement and development within a large organization that promotes inclusion and equal opportunities.
Community Engagement, Being part of a trusted healthcare provider that serves the local community and contributes to the well-being of the population.
Innovative Work Environment, Exposure to advancements in healthcare technology and practices, such as the implementation of digital systems like HIVE for efficient task management.
Supportive Culture, A commitment to employee well-being, diversity, and a supportive workplace atmosphere fosters a sense of belonging among staff.
NHS AfC: Band 2
Main area Patient Porter Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00 and 08:00-20:00 Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (weekend 1 position 09:00-17:00 1 weekend position 08:00-20:00) Job ref 349-SDX-7102232*
Site Manchester Foundation Trust Town Manchester Salary £24,169 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/04/2025 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.
To transfer patients in a safe and appropriate manner to and from the wards and departments via means of walking, wheelchair, stretcher or beds.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘ Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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, email our team at
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
Main area Patient Porter Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract Permanent: Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00 and 08:00-20:00 Hours Part time - 15 hours per week (weekend 1 position 09:00-17:00 1 weekend position 08:00-20:00) Job ref 349-SDX-7102232*
Site Manchester Foundation Trust Town Manchester Salary £24,169 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 23/04/2025 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.
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.
MFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health & social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.
Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.
We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient & staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.
We’re proud to be a major academic Research Centre & Education provider, providing you with a robust infrastructure to encourage and facilitate high-quality research programmes. What’s more, we’re excited to be embarking on our Green Plan which sets out how MFT continues to play its part in making healthcare more sustainable.
At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘ Candidate Essentials Guide’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.
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, email our team at
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Person specification
Essential and Desirable
Essential criteria
- Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to understand
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To work as a porter in the UK, you typically need a mix of practical skills and personal attributes. Here are some key skills and qualifications that are often important for this role:
Essential Skills:
1. Physical Fitness: Porters often perform physically demanding tasks, such as lifting and moving heavy items, so being physically fit is crucial.
2. Customer Service Skills: Strong interpersonal skills are important, as porters frequently interact with guests, residents, or patients. Being friendly, courteous, and helpful is essential.
3. Communication Skills: Good verbal communication skills are important for effectively conveying information and assisting guests or patients.
4. Time Management: Porters often have multiple tasks to complete within specific time frames, so being able to prioritize and manage time efficiently is essential.
5. Attention to Detail: Ensuring that items are handled carefully and tasks are completed thoroughly requires good attention to detail.
6. Problem-Solving Skills: Porters may need to handle unexpected situations, such as requests from guests or logistical challenges.
Additional Skills (Beneficial):
1. Basic IT Skills: Familiarity with basic computer systems might be beneficial, especially in environments like hotels or hospitals.
2. Health and Safety Knowledge: Understanding health and safety regulations can be important, particularly in hospitals or industrial settings.
3. Teamwork: Being able to work well within a team is essential, as porters often coordinate with other staff members.
Qualifications:
- Experience: While formal qualifications may not be necessary, previous experience in customer service, hospitality, or a similar role can be advantageous.
- Background Check: In certain settings, especially hospitals, you may need to undergo background checks and receive specific training or certifications.
Attributes:
- Reliability: Being dependable and punctual is highly valued.
- Positive Attitude: A friendly disposition can enhance the experience for guests and colleagues.
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