Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Multi-Function Team Porter, Radiography

The closing date is 30 April 2026

Job summary

The main elements of the job role are to ensure that, as a Team member, the Multi-Function Team support the principle of first-class patient care. This will be in the form of patient portering predominantly for the Radiography department, maintaining a safe and clean environment and effective communication.

The MFT will be adaptable to the needs of the service, supporting other services within the Facilities portfolio to include Switch board and Estates. The shifts are mainly between 8am-9pm with occasional requirement to cover night shifts.

Main duties of the job

*Daily contact with Patients and Visitors, by the way of delivery/collection to/from wards and departments and throughout the Hospital site.

*When transporting Patients around the Hospital site ensure Standard Operating Procedures are followed to provide a safe environment for them.

*Communicates with all levels of Trust staff face to face, electronically, by telephone and bleep.

*Develops and maintains a strong working relationship with Department Managers and Nursing Teams.

*To organise own work in conjunction with other staff groups to ensure patient care is prioritised.

*Escalates operational concerns to MFT Team Leader, Facilities Manager or Duty Manager.

*Work in a safe manner, observing all Infection Prevention Control measures, health & Safety, COSHH, manual handling.

*Present oneself for work appropriately dressed in issued uniform, displaying identity badge in line with the trust uniform policy.

*Complete all mandatory training e-learning or face to face also trust surveys.

*Responsible for recording information using the trust electronic systems.

About us

At Somerset NHS Foundation Trust, we're committed to supporting our employees with a range of benefits designed to enhance your professional and personal life. We offer:

  • Flexible working options to help you balance work and life
  • NHS pension scheme for long-term financial security
  • Generous annual leave allowance to recharge and relax
  • A strong focus on career development to help you grow and achieve your potential

Additionally, you'll gain access to our Blue Light Card, unlocking exclusive discounts on shopping, dining, and leisure activities, as well as NHS-specific perks to support you both inside and outside of work.

We are proud to foster a diverse, skilled, and inclusive workforce, and we encourage applications from all backgrounds.

Why Somerset? Somerset offers the perfect blend of idyllic countryside, outstanding areas of natural beauty, and breathtaking coastlines, with vibrant cities like Bristol, Bath, and Exeter just a short drive away - and only two hours to London.

The region is home to excellent educational facilities, and with affordable housing compared to other parts of the country, it's a great place to build both your career and your future.

Somerset truly has it all - the peaceful countryside and cosmopolitan city life, with something for everyone to enjoy.

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-4605

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Job description

Job responsibilities

The main elements of the job role are to ensure that, as a Team member, the Multi-Function Team support the principle of first-class patient care.

This will be in the form of patient portering predominantly for the Radiography department, maintaining a safe and clean environment and effective communication. The MFT will be adaptable to the needs of the service, supporting other services within the Facilities portfolio to include Switch board and Estates.

This role is a full 24/7 shift system, shifts being 8hrs in duration with a 30-minute unpaid break and is covered by the European working time directive guidelines. The majority of shifts are during the day between the hours of 8am and 9pm, with occasional requirement to work at night.

Please refer to the attached job profile for full details.

Job description

Job responsibilities

The main elements of the job role are to ensure that, as a Team member, the Multi-Function Team support the principle of first-class patient care.

This will be in the form of patient portering predominantly for the Radiography department, maintaining a safe and clean environment and effective communication. The MFT will be adaptable to the needs of the service, supporting other services within the Facilities portfolio to include Switch board and Estates.

This role is a full 24/7 shift system, shifts being 8hrs in duration with a 30-minute unpaid break and is covered by the European working time directive guidelines. The majority of shifts are during the day between the hours of 8am and 9pm, with occasional requirement to work at night.

Please refer to the attached job profile for full details.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written English
  • Good degree of literacy, accuracy and numeracy
  • Working Knowledge of Health and Safety at work

Desirable

  • Able to use routine IT software such as MS Word, Excel, SharePoint.

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the attached JD

Desirable

  • Please see the attached JD

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please see the attached JD
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Excellent verbal and written English
  • Good degree of literacy, accuracy and numeracy
  • Working Knowledge of Health and Safety at work

Desirable

  • Able to use routine IT software such as MS Word, Excel, SharePoint.

Experience

Essential

  • Please see the attached JD

Desirable

  • Please see the attached JD

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • Please see the attached JD

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Somerset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


Employer's website

https://www.somersetft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Stuart Whittaker

Stuart.whittaker@somersetft.nhs.uk

07352742083

Details

Date posted

16 April 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

184-OL-PU-4605

Job locations

Musgrove Park Hospital

Musgrove Road

Taunton

Somerset

TA1 5DA


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