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NHS AfC: Band 2Main area: Patient Porter Grade NHS AfC: Band 2 Contract: Permanent - Saturday-Sunday 09:00-17:00 and 08:00-20:00 Hours: Part time - 15 hours per week (1 weekend position 09:00-17:00, 1 weekend position 08:00-20:00) Job ref: 349-SDX-7102232*Site: Manchester Foundation Trust Town: Manchester Salary: £24,169 per annum, pro rata Salary period: Yearly Closing: 23/04/2025 23:59Job OverviewTo transfer patients in a safe and appropriate manner to and from the wards and departments via means of walking, wheelchair, stretcher or beds.Main Duties: Use of task management system (HIVE) to enable effective management of activity within the portering service including the use of a two-way radio system. Convey blood specimens in a safe manner from wards/departments to Pathology department. Convey patient notes and x-rays to and from wards/departments. Remove deceased bodies from wards/departments to the mortuary in a safe and dignified manner and assist in viewing in the absence of the mortuary technician. Accept coroners cases into the mortuary in the absence of the mortuary technician. Convey deceased patients from ambulance to the mortuary. Replace medical gases where necessary on wards/departments for the requirements of patients within the contracted hours. Assist in the transfer of seriously injured patients from the ambulance/helicopter to the A & E department. Use the designated blood tracking system to provide a more traceable structure for the benefit of both the patient and the department. Help the movement of medical supplies. Transport patients from wards to theatres and vice versa after hours, between 20:00pm-08:00am where specifically requested.Working for our organisationMFT is one of the largest NHS Trusts in England with a turnover of £2.8bn & is on a different scale than most other NHS Trusts. We’re creating an exceptional integrated health 'social care system for the 1 million patients who rely on our services every year.Bringing together 10 hospitals & community services from across Manchester, Trafford & beyond, we champion collaborative working & transformation, encouraging our 30,000 workforce to pursue their most ambitious goals. We set standards that other Trusts seek to emulate so you’ll benefit from a scale of opportunity that is nothing short of extraordinary.We’ve also created a digitally enabled organisation to improve clinical quality, patient 'staff experience, operational effectiveness & driving research, and innovation through the introduction of Hive; our Electronic Patient Record system which launched in September 2022.At MFT, we create and foster a culture of inclusion and belonging, provide equal opportunities for career development that are fair, open, and transparent, protecting your health and wellbeing and shaping the future of our organisation together.Detailed Job Description And Main ResponsibilitiesTo find out more about the key responsibilities and the specific skills and experience you’ll need, take a look at the Job Description & Person Specification attachments under the ‘Supporting Documents’ heading. So that you’re even more equipped to make an informed decision to apply to us, you’ll need to take time to read the ‘ Candidate Essentials Guide ’ that sits with the Job Description and Person Specification. This document provides you with details about the Trust, our benefits and outlines how ‘we care for you as you care for others’. Most importantly, it also contains critical information you’ll need to be aware of before you submit an application form.Diversity MattersMFT 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, email our team at ’re looking forward to hearing from you!Person SpecificationEssential Criteria:Ability to work as part of a team. Ability to understand and carry out instructions. Ability to listen and have good communication skills. To act on own initiative & adapt quickly to change. Ability to work under pressure in a busy environment. To maintain professionalism and demonstrate care and compassion with patients and other service users. Desirable Criteria:Understanding of Health & Safety. Understanding of Customer Care. Experience of working in a Healthcare Environment. Experience of working in a logistics services environment. Customer Care Training. Manual Handling Training.Applicant Requirements:This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.Documents to Download:Job Description (PDF, 160.3KB) Person Specification (PDF, 112.6KB) Functional Requirements (DOCX, 63.0KB) Candidate Essential Guide Non Medical (PDF, 1.3MB)Further Details / Informal Visits Contact:Name: Scott Freeman Job Title: Manager LogisticsApply online now. #J-18808-Ljbffr