Job summary
Imaging Porter
Department: Imaging
Band 2 £24,465 per annum (pro rata if Part-time)
Part-time 30 hours or 21.5 hours per week, all MKUH roles will be considered for flexible working. Weekly hours to be worked flexibly across 7 days, various shifts, early and late.
The Imaging Department is a modern, well-equipped department and we are seeking a dedicated and highly motivated individual to join our team.
The successful candidate will have a caring nature, very good verbal communication skills, be a strong team player, have an ability to organise their time effectively and be able to use their initiative.
The main duties of the post involve:
- Interacting with patients
- Transporting patients to and from Imaging
- IT, data inputting computer and keyboard skills
- Support Radiographers with imaging examination
- Reception duties when required
- Moving and handling duties following Trust mandatory training, these will including patients, trolleys-with or without load, beds-with or without load, moving/lifting equipment, e.g. hoist and other items as required
Interview date: 4 & 5 September 2025
Main duties of the job
Interacting with patients and staff, transporting patients between wards and the imaging department/s using beds, trollies and wheelchairs, computer data input in order to assist with imaging examinations and at times reception duties.
About us
"We care We communicate We collaborate We contribute"
"A strong 76.6% of this staff group express genuine enthusiasm for their work" (NHS Staff Survey 2024)
You can expect a warm welcome at Milton Keynes University Hospital, our staff are friendly and welcoming. We listen to each other and work together to embed our Trusts values and behaviours. At MKUH we appreciate our staff and reward them with an outstanding benefits package including:
- Free on-site parking
- Free tea and coffee
- Great flexible workingopportunities
- Discounted gym membership
- Lease car scheme
- Generous annual leave and pension scheme
- On site nursery (chargeable)
- Extensive staff health and well-being programme
Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust, in partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital; we conduct research and teaching on site to improve the care of our patients. The hospital is undergoing significant investment, and we are proud to be rated good by the CQC. Visit our website to catch up on our latest news.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the preparation of patients for all Imaging examinations.
- Transport/escort patients to and from all wards and departments to the Imaging Department, including patient notes and samples. Work will normally be given in an order to be completed, however use of initiative will be required. e.g. on attending a ward to collect a patient who is not ready, review other patients who can be transported next.
- Liaise with Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and other Imaging Assistants as to daily work schedule for patient transfers. A more senior team member will always be available to provide advice.
- Assist in the movement of patients onto and from X-ray, CT and Ultrasound tables when required.
- To undertake the movement of Ultrasound and mobile X-ray machines.
- To use safely and take care of equipment e.g. Cleaning of Trolleys and wheelchairs. To report faulty equipment to supervising staff.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- To assist in the preparation of patients for all Imaging examinations.
- Transport/escort patients to and from all wards and departments to the Imaging Department, including patient notes and samples. Work will normally be given in an order to be completed, however use of initiative will be required. e.g. on attending a ward to collect a patient who is not ready, review other patients who can be transported next.
- Liaise with Radiographers, Assistant Practitioners and other Imaging Assistants as to daily work schedule for patient transfers. A more senior team member will always be available to provide advice.
- Assist in the movement of patients onto and from X-ray, CT and Ultrasound tables when required.
- To undertake the movement of Ultrasound and mobile X-ray machines.
- To use safely and take care of equipment e.g. Cleaning of Trolleys and wheelchairs. To report faulty equipment to supervising staff.
Please refer to the job description for further details
We believe success lies in the diversity of our employees and are committed to promoting equality, encouraging diversity and embracing inclusion. We welcome applications from everyone interested in working for us.
MKUH is committed to equal opportunities and improving the working lives of our staff and as such we offer a range of flexible working practices.
We reserve the right to expire vacancies prior to the advertised closing date once a sufficient number of applications have been received.
MKUH uses identification scanning technology to confirm the authenticity of documents; all prospective employees of MKUH will have their original documents verified using this technology.
By applying for this role, you accept if successful, that information from your application will be transferred into the national NHS Electronic Staff Record (ESR) system. Your personal data may be transferred from the Trust to another NHS organisation where your employment transfers within the NHS. This is in accordance with the streamlining programme which aims at saving you time and improving efficiencies within the NHS when your employment transfers.
Upon commencing employment with the Trust, all employees (except Medical & Dental Staff on national terms and conditions) are subject to a probationary period lasting a period of six months with an option to extend for a further six months to a total of 12 months.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education-minimum of 3 GCSE's at Grade C including Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent knowledge or experience
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Understanding of the role required
- People oriented experience Service delivery within a people environment
Desirable
- Experience in a caring environment
- Healthcare within an Imaging environment
- Familiar with use of technology and electronic equipment
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Patient empathy
- Awareness of technology
- Literate
- Keyboard literate
- Organised
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable
- Sense of humour
- Work under pressure
- Professional attitude
- Team spirit
- Dress code
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accepted by colleagues
- Proactive attitude
- Presentable
- Friendly disposition
Desirable
- Further professional ambition
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Proficient keyboard user to enter patient data
- Will need to move patients in wheelchairs, trolleys or beds in restricted spaces and use patient hoists.
- Move heavy ultrasound equipment weighing over 100kg short distances several times per shift.
- Able to work flexible hours
- Awareness of commitment to out of hours work.
Desirable
- Easy access to the hospital
- Car driver and access to transport
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of education-minimum of 3 GCSE's at Grade C including Maths, English and Science.
Desirable
- NVQ level 2 or equivalent knowledge or experience
Experience
Essential
- Team working
- Understanding of the role required
- People oriented experience Service delivery within a people environment
Desirable
- Experience in a caring environment
- Healthcare within an Imaging environment
- Familiar with use of technology and electronic equipment
- Previous NHS experience
Skills
Essential
- Patient empathy
- Awareness of technology
- Literate
- Keyboard literate
- Organised
Personal and people development
Essential
- Adaptable
- Sense of humour
- Work under pressure
- Professional attitude
- Team spirit
- Dress code
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Accepted by colleagues
- Proactive attitude
- Presentable
- Friendly disposition
Desirable
- Further professional ambition
Communication
Essential
- Good verbal and written communication
Specific requirements
Essential
- Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations
- Proficient keyboard user to enter patient data
- Will need to move patients in wheelchairs, trolleys or beds in restricted spaces and use patient hoists.
- Move heavy ultrasound equipment weighing over 100kg short distances several times per shift.
- Able to work flexible hours
- Awareness of commitment to out of hours work.
Desirable
- Easy access to the hospital
- Car driver and access to transport
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.
