# Imaging Porter > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/imaging-porter/1a19be52-bfe5-4b31-a6a9-496732f7ebf6 - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/imaging-porter/1a19be52-bfe5-4b31-a6a9-496732f7ebf6.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust - **Town:** Cambridge - **Region:** East of England - **Country:** England - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £25,272 per annum pro rata - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Full time, Part time, Flexible working, 37.5 hours per week (Full Time or Part Time / Flexible working hours may be considered. Including opportunity for additional bank hours) - **Closing date:** 2026-07-13T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-06T12:21:54.546Z - **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Cambridgeshire/Cambridge/Cambridge_University_Hospitals_NHS_Foundation_Trust/Imaging/Imaging-v8133940 - **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8133940?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002 - **Employer website:** https://www.cuh.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job overview The Imaging Department at the world renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who would like to join the Imaging Portering team. The team of Porters is a busy and essential part of the Imaging Department, working alongside a multidisciplinary team and working directly to ensure a high standard of patient care. The Porters are often the first staff to greet and care for patients who need to be seen within the department. You will be required to undertake a range of portering duties within the imaging department, which includes transporting patients to and from departments such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray; working flexibly in line with the needs of the service. ### Main duties of the job To undertake Portering duties within the Imaging Department which includes transporting patients to and from departments such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and General Imaging. Welcome and transport patients in beds and chairs to and from the Imaging Department in a friendly and safe manner whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of all patients at all times. To coordinate the transport of patients to and from the Imaging department for their examination using the computerised CARPS radio booking system. Communicate effectively with Radiographers, Technicians, Radiologists and Reception staff to ensure all appointments, examinations and results coordinated efficiently. Communicate with the wards, clinics, Clinicians, imaging department and staff to ensure patients arrive in the department with the appropriate equipment and documentation. Use the bed mover equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and report faults and breakdowns to senior staff as soon as they occur. ### Detailed job description and main responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: -    Applied for a Graduate visa -    Or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment -    Or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th July 2026 Interviews are due to be held on the 24th July 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Job Details The Imaging Department at the world renowned Addenbrooke’s Hospital (Cambridge University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust) is recruiting. We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic individual who would like to join the Imaging Portering team. The team of Porters is a busy and essential part of the Imaging Department, working alongside a multidisciplinary team and working directly to ensure a high standard of patient care. The Porters are often the first staff to greet and care for patients who need to be seen within the department. You will be required to undertake a range of portering duties within the imaging department, which includes transporting patients to and from departments such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and X-ray; working flexibly in line with the needs of the service. ## Job Description To undertake Portering duties within the Imaging Department which includes transporting patients to and from departments such as CT, MRI, Ultrasound and General Imaging. Welcome and transport patients in beds and chairs to and from the Imaging Department in a friendly and safe manner whilst maintaining the privacy and dignity of all patients at all times. To coordinate the transport of patients to and from the Imaging department for their examination using the computerised CARPS radio booking system. Communicate effectively with Radiographers, Technicians, Radiologists and Reception staff to ensure all appointments, examinations and results coordinated efficiently. Communicate with the wards, clinics, Clinicians, imaging department and staff to ensure patients arrive in the department with the appropriate equipment and documentation. Use the bed mover equipment in a safe and appropriate manner and report faults and breakdowns to senior staff as soon as they occur. ## Responsibilities Please see the attached Applicant Information Pack (combined Job Description and Person Specification) for key duties and responsibilities. As per Home Office guidelines, please be aware that, unfortunately, the Trust is unable to offer sponsorship for this particular position. Due to Home Office immigration rules, a full time permanent vacancy cannot be filled by individuals on a Student visa. Therefore, please be advised that if you are a Student visa holder, we will not be able to offer you a full time permanent contract unless you have: - Applied for a Graduate visa - Or you will have successfully completed your course and have applied for a Graduate visa before the anticipated start date of your employment - Or the Trust has agreed that they will Sponsor you as a Skilled Worker and you will complete your studies within 3 months of the anticipated start date of employment This vacancy will close at midnight on 13th July 2026 Interviews are due to be held on the 24th July 2026 Benefits to you At Cambridge University Hospitals, we want to do all we can to support good working days. We offer development opportunities and a wide range of benefits, including on-site leisure facilities, shopping concourse and day nurseries. Our good work programme currently includes providing reduced cost Stagecoach bus travel to and from Cambridge University Hospital site. Park and Ride bus journeys between Babraham Road and Trumpington sites are free, as is the route to and from Cambridge train station and our hospitals. We also subsidise the cost of parking on site for eligible staff. On CUH campus, hot food is available 24/7 and at a reduced cost for colleagues. Recently we launched the first of our staff pod break spaces. Located in the Deakin Centre, we have a purpose-created colleague-only café, with free tea and coffee, a break space and private outside area for colleagues to rest, refuel and recharge. Just one of the ways we are working hard to support good working days at CUH. CUH is committed to assisting employees in achieving a good work-life balance irrespective of role or personal circumstances. Flexible arrangements may include, but are not limited to, part-time working, job-share, term-time working and flexible start and finish times. Please note if you would like to discuss the required hours of this role further, you should approach the contact given. In some cases, alternative working hours will be considered. We welcome applications from the Armed Forces. ## Person Specification ### Skills **Essential** - Motivated to learn new skills - Ability to work as a team member as well as on your own; using your own initiative - Can manage and prioritise own time/work - Willingness to learn - Flexible in relation to working hours **Desirable** - Ability to change from one task to another ### Knowledge **Essential** - Understanding of confidentiality and data protection issues - Basic knowledge and understanding of the NHS **Desirable** - Knowledge of the eHospital system - Knowledge of Radiology or Radiation safety issues - Knowledge of Infection control ### Experience **Essential** - Experience in communicating with people, face to face and via the telephone - Experience with computer databases **Desirable** - NHS experience - Experience in portering services - Worked within a caring environment ### Qualifications **Essential** - Good general education - Good standard in English and Mathematics ### Additional Requirements **Essential** - The ability to understand and behave at all times, towards patients, visitors and colleagues according to the Trust values of Safe, Kind, Excellent. ## Documents - [applicant information pack (pdf, 480.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10431684) - [information for applicant - completing your application (pdf, 222.9kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10431685) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.