Job overview
We have an exciting opportunity for five Bank Porters to join our team. This position is well-suited to a team player with a customer focused approach and is looking to gain experience within a healthcare environment.
The ideal candidate will have good communication skills, work well under pressure, able to work alone and as part of a team and be flexible and adaptable to meet the needs of the service. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable adjustment
*This role is subject to Enhanced with Barred list DBS disclosure.
Main duties of the job
Job Role:
- Assist with the collection and delivery of patients, furniture, medical gases, medical records, x-rays, pharmacy boxes, specimens, blood products, clinical and non-clinical waste, medical equipment, medical supplies, amongst other items, utilising appropriate methods of work as directed.
- Assist with the transfer of patients, in accordance with IFM Bolton Limited Policy, using equipment as directed.
- Respond to cardiac arrest calls in line with policy.
- Changing of medical gas cylinder in clinical areas and the manifold room, using appropriate methods of work.
- Participate as required, in regular team meetings, performance reviews, job chats, return to work discussions and co-operate with accident and/or other investigations.
- Collection and delivery of deceased patients to the mortuary using appropriate means of transport.
- Ensuring the safe storage and maintenance of appropriate stock, medical gases and supplies, allowing them to be available as and when required in designated areas.
- The role requires the individual to stand, walk, lift, kneel, bend and crouch for long periods.
Qualifications, Experience and Skills:
- Full UK Driving Licence – confident driving a 3.5 tonne van
- Ability to work as part of team as well as independently
- Ability to understand basic instructions
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Ability to manipulate portering equipment such as bed push, trolleys, cages etc.
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
For full details regarding this role, please view the job description and person specification attached.
Person specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Full, Clean UK Driving Licence
Skills & Ability
Essential
- Ability to manipulate portering equipment such as bed push, trolleys, cages etc
- Ability to work under pressure and respond to changing demands at short notice
- Ability to communicate effectively
- Awareness of working in a healthcare environment – dignity and respect, confidentiality
- Demonstrates a customer / patient focused approach
Experience & Knowledge
Desirable
- Previous experience of undertaking portering work in a non-domestic environment
- Knowledge of use of transport equipment
- Able to demonstrate an understanding of the key health and safety issues within the healthcare environment
- Portertrac system
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This advert is for Bank Porter with Bolton NHS Foundation Trust in Bolton, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £12.92 per hour. The contract type is Bank. The application deadline is 14 Aug 2026.
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