Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Porter APPRENTICESHIP
Manchester
Posted about 18 hours ago
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Job Description
Role Overview
To work in one of the dedicated pool porter posts in the porters’ roster, providing a comprehensive hospital portering service.
Responsibilities
- Work with adults and children within an NHS Hospital.
- 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.
- Activities include:
- NHS portering duties transporting adult and child patients within the hospital.
- Being alone with the patient at times.
- Collecting confidential information as well as specimens, medical equipment, blood products.
- Driving MFT trust vehicles.
Requirements
- Full UK driving license is a must for the role.
Tasks
- 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.
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About Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT)
- Join Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust (MFT), the largest provider of specialist services, and our Oxford Road Campus in Manchester, the largest health academic campus in Europe – a great place to shape your career.
- With a workforce of over 30,000 colleagues, we work together to deliver exceptional care to more than 1 million people every year.
- Behind every patient cared for are people like you - keeping services running smoothly, supporting clinical teams, and helping create safe, welcoming environments for patients and our people alike.
- At MFT, we believe in the power of teamwork, respect, and inclusion. Our People Plan reflects our commitment to making MFT a place where everyone feels they belong, where your ideas are heard, and your contribution is truly valued.
- Whether you're just starting out or looking to grow, we offer clear pathways for development.
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Apprenticeship Opportunity
- We are delighted to offer this opportunity as an Apprenticeship Porter in a culture that supports your wellbeing, ambition, and success.
- Everything you do makes a real difference to the lives of others.
- At MFT, your role matters, your impact is real, and you’re part of something bigger from day one.
Initial Training
- In being successfully appointed to this role, to ensure you receive support and guidance, the expectation is that you can travel to our Oxford Road site for the first 4 days for your new role, even though your place of work may be at another site.
Contact Information
- For further details / informal visits contact:
- Name: James Snelson
- Job title: Portering Manager
- Email address: James.snelson@mft.nhs.uk
- Telephone number: 07890949354
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Skills
Patient Transport
Driving
Communication
Time Management
Confidentiality
Equipment Handling
Patient Care
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