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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Porter

The closing date is 23 March 2026

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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.

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-EST-7856873*C

Job locations

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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.

Job description

Job responsibilities

To find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experienceyoullneed for this role,take a lookat the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

Explore Inside MFT Your Candidate Place

To help you feel confident, prepared and fully informed before you apply, we invite you to exploreInside MFT Your Candidate Place.This welcomingonestophub gives you a real sense of who we are what we stand for, how we reward and support you, and the many ways we care for you as you care for others.Youllalso find practical hints and tips forsubmittinga great application, along with the essential information you need to know before you apply.

To access Inside MFT Your Candidate Place, simply click on therelevantPDF document under the Supporting Documents sectionand once opened, you canwhereeither scanQR code orclick onthe link provided.

Closing vacancy listings early

We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.To help us manage applications fairly and give each one the time it deserves,ouradvertsmay close early if we receivea high levelof interest.Early applications are thereforeencouraged.

Diversity MattersMFT is committed to promoting equality of opportunity,celebratingand valuing diversity andeliminatingany 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 anyspecial requirementsto help you with your application, please contact the manager named below.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in your application

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust,wereproud 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 processremainsequitableand 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.

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.

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Address

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Employer's website

https://mft.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Portering Manager

James Snelson

James.snelson@mft.nhs.uk

07890949354

Details

Date posted

09 March 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,465 a year per annum (pro rata)

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

349-EST-7856873*C

Job locations

North Manchester General Hospital

Delaunays Road

Manchester

M8 5RB


Supporting documents

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