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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Sep 20

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  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management
  • Manchester

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Full UK driving license is a must for the role.

Responsibilities

  • 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
  • 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 items
  • between 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.

FAQs

What is the primary role of a porter in the NHS Hospital?

The primary role of a porter in the NHS Hospital is to provide a comprehensive portering service, which includes transporting patients, collecting confidential information, and moving medical equipment and specimens between wards and departments.

Do I need a specific qualification to apply for the porter position?

Yes, a full UK driving license is required for this role, as you may be responsible for driving MFT trust vehicles.

Will I be working with children in this role?

Yes, the role requires regular contact with both adults and children, including patients under the age of 16 years old.

What are the main duties I will perform as a porter?

Key duties include moving patients by bed, trolley, or wheelchair, transporting case request forms, specimens, medicines, equipment, and responding to task instructions from the Helpdesk using a handheld device.

Is there an opportunity for career development in this role?

Yes, MFT provides equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, encouraging staff to pursue ambitious goals.

How does MFT contribute to sustainability?

MFT is embarking on a Green Plan that outlines how the organization will continue to make healthcare more sustainable.

Who can I contact for more information or an informal visit?

For further details or to arrange an informal visit, you can contact James Snelson, the Portering Manager, at James.snelson@mft.nhs.uk or by phone at 07890949354.

What kind of environment will I be working in?

You will be working in a hospital environment where you will have regular contact with patients, including vulnerable adults and children.

Are there digital tools I will need to use in this position?

Yes, you will be required to use a handheld device to record non-scheduled task response and completion times as part of your duties.

What is MFT's approach to research and innovation?

MFT is proud to be a major academic Research Centre and Education provider, facilitating high-quality research programs and driving innovation, particularly through the introduction of their Electronic Patient Record system, Hive.

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Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Science & Healthcare
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10,001+
Employees

Mission & Purpose

Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT) is one of the largest acute Trusts in the UK, employing over 20,000 staff. We are responsible for running a family of nine hospitals across six separate sites, providing a wide range of services from comprehensive local general hospital care through to highly specialised regional and national services. We are the main provider of hospital care to approximately 750,000 people in Manchester and Trafford and the single biggest provider of specialised services in the North West of England. We are also the lead provider for a significant number of specialised services including Breast Care, Vascular, Cardiac, Respiratory, Urology Cancer, Paediatrics, Women’s Services, Ophthalmology and Genomic Medicine.

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