Job summary
To work in one of the dedicated pool porter posts in the porters' roster, providing a comprehensive hospital portering service.
This role will require the applicant to work with adults and children within an NHS Hospital. Every shift the applicant works will include regular contact with adults and children and/or working within a close proximity of vulnerable adults and children. The child patients will be under the age of 16 years old.
The applicant's activities will include; NHS portering duties transporting adult and child patients within the hospital and at times being alone with the patient. Collecting confidential information as well as specimens, medical equipment, blood products and at times driving the MFT trust vehicles. Full UK driving license is a must for the role
Main duties of the job
Move patients by bed, trolley and wheelchair as directed by department staff in accordance with agreed procedures.Move case request forms, specimens, medicines, equipment, furniture and other itemsbetween wards and departments in line with agreed procedures.Respond to non-scheduled task instructions from the Helpdesk via the handheld device. Ensure non-scheduled task response and completion times are recorded on the handheld device. Report any issues with or delays to the task so that a full audit trail is maintained.
About us
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, a great place to start or grow your career. 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.At MFT we're All Here For You - every step of the way. Join us today.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience youll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading. So that youre even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, youll 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 youll need to be aware of before you submit an application form. Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your applicationHere at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, were proud to be ALL HERE FOR YOUfor 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 applicationespecially personal statements and responses to role-specific questionsis 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. Diversity MattersMFT 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.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed secondary education
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive routine information
- Able to make judgements involving straight forward job-related facts or information
- Able to organise own day-to-day activities
- Able to operate and manipulate equipment including trolleys, wheelchairs, electric vehicle and observe a personal duty of care when using equipment
- Able to follow policies and work within well established procedures
- Able to process own timesheets and participate in surveys or audits as necessary
- Able to cope with a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods and an occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for several short periods in a shift
- Able to maintain general awareness and sensory attention
Desirable
- Able to provide personal care during patient contact
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
- ble to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to delivering a quality service
- Customer service orientated
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to gain understanding of a number of routine work procedures gained through induction and on-the-job training
- Able to gain understanding of a number of routine work procedures gained through induction and on-the-job training
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Knowledge of computer systems or willingness to learn to use the receipting systems within the stores
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Completed secondary education
Skills
Essential
- Able to provide and receive routine information
- Able to make judgements involving straight forward job-related facts or information
- Able to organise own day-to-day activities
- Able to operate and manipulate equipment including trolleys, wheelchairs, electric vehicle and observe a personal duty of care when using equipment
- Able to follow policies and work within well established procedures
- Able to process own timesheets and participate in surveys or audits as necessary
- Able to cope with a frequent requirement to exert moderate physical effort for several short periods and an occasional requirement to exert intense physical effort for several short periods in a shift
- Able to maintain general awareness and sensory attention
Desirable
- Able to provide personal care during patient contact
- Able to cope with occasional exposure to distressing or emotional circumstances
- ble to cope with occasional exposure to unpleasant working conditions or occasional exposure to highly unpleasant working conditions
Personal Attributes
Essential
- Committed to delivering a quality service
- Customer service orientated
Knowledge
Essential
- Able to gain understanding of a number of routine work procedures gained through induction and on-the-job training
- Able to gain understanding of a number of routine work procedures gained through induction and on-the-job training
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Knowledge of computer systems or willingness to learn to use the receipting systems within the stores
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.
