Porter, Healthcare

Porter

The closing date is 23 March 2026

Go back Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

• 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, ensuring response and completion times are recorded and report any issues or delays to maintain a full audit trail.

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  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.

The key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience needed for this role can be found in the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the Supporting Documents heading.

MFT 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.

Here at Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust, 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 application – especially personal statements and responses to role-specific questions – is written by you. This helps us get to know the real you and ensures that our recruitment process remains equitable and meaningful for everyone.

• Completed secondary education

• 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
• Able to provide personal care during…