Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter to join the Medical Same Day Emergency Care Unit, a unique emergency care day unit based within Stepping Hill Hospital that aims to streamline patient care in order to provide same day treatment. MSDEC sees a variety of patients with medical conditions and often has a high turnover of patients.
Main duties of the job
As a porter based within the department, the post holder will be responsible for supporting the team to deliver high quality care. They will be responsible for completing a variety of tasks, including the transporting of patients and equipment anywhere in the hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds; Collecting and delivering equipment & samples to and from the unit in a timely manner; the delivery of meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit and any other tasks under the direction of the Nurse in Charge.
The post holder would need to be approachable and enthusiastic with an excellent work ethic, who fits in well with the MSDEC team.
About us
We hold a unique position in the Stockport community as the provider of healthcare and we are one of its largest employers.
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from you.
If you require support with your application please contact a member of the recruitment team, who can discuss alternative application methods.
We recognise that flexible working is important. We take requests for flexible working seriously, consider any request we receive and try to work with you, so we can explore if your request may fit with the needs of the service.
Benefits we offer to you:
o Between 27-33 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
o NHS pension scheme membership
o Salary sacrifice schemes for lease cars, home electronics and more, to make your salary go further
o NHS Staff discounts
o Cycle to work scheme
o Salary finance - for loans, savings, budget planning and tips on managing debt
o Stockport Credit Union- for local financial advice
Details
Date posted
16 February 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£24,465 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
362-ANC2ACUTE-02-26
Job locations
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transport patients anywhere in hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds
Transportation of oxygen and other gas cylinders to other departments.
Move mattresses, trolleys and beds, complying with Trust manual handling techniques
Move dirty laundry and replace with clean linen
Collect/deliver medications and samples to/from pharmacy/wards/departments
Carry out all waste management functions as requested
Use electric tugs to move food trolleys and heavy equipment around the site
Move equipment safely throughout the hospital
Move office furniture and equipment
Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
Assist in the delivery of meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit
Checking of equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the supervisor as they develop.
Reporting any accidents / dangerous occurrences to the Supervisors and participating in the completion of all related accident documentation.
Attend relevant statutory and non-statutory training.
Carry out duties in accordance with departmental training and Trust policies and codes of practice.
Completion of timesheets and work logs / schedules or other attendance system as required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Transport patients anywhere in hospital using wheelchairs, trolleys and/or beds
Transportation of oxygen and other gas cylinders to other departments.
Move mattresses, trolleys and beds, complying with Trust manual handling techniques
Move dirty laundry and replace with clean linen
Collect/deliver medications and samples to/from pharmacy/wards/departments
Carry out all waste management functions as requested
Use electric tugs to move food trolleys and heavy equipment around the site
Move equipment safely throughout the hospital
Move office furniture and equipment
Ensuring that correct and safe methods of work are employed at all times with extra care shown to the safety of patients, staff and visitors.
Assist in the delivery of meals and drinks to patients under the care of the unit
Checking of equipment prior to use to ensure all faults are reported to the supervisor as they develop.
Reporting any accidents / dangerous occurrences to the Supervisors and participating in the completion of all related accident documentation.
Attend relevant statutory and non-statutory training.
Carry out duties in accordance with departmental training and Trust policies and codes of practice.
Completion of timesheets and work logs / schedules or other attendance system as required.
The Trust is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and vulnerable adults and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and promote safeguarding by implementing the Trusts policies and procedures, acting promptly on concerns, communicating effectively and sharing information appropriately.
If successful this vacancy will require an enhanced DBS check at a cost of £54.90. This cost will be deducted from your first Trust salary
In addition to this it will be a condition of your employment that you will join the DBS update service and pay the annual subscription fee of £16.
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Good standard of general education
* NVQ level 2 experience or willingness to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
* Good personal hygiene practices
Desirable
* Able to apply health and safety and infection prevention techniques
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of working within a team
* Experience of providing high quality customer service
Desirable
* Proven ability to work without supervision
* Previous experience in similar working environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to complete task on time
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Able to follow set of instructions/program of work
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
* Occupational Health clearance
* Enhanced CRB
* Flexible approach to working hours with ability to work a varied shift pattern
* Professional appearance appropriate to front of house role
Person Specification
Education & Qualifications
Essential
* Good standard of general education
* NVQ level 2 experience or willingness to work towards
Knowledge
Essential
* Good personal hygiene practices
Desirable
* Able to apply health and safety and infection prevention techniques
Experience
Essential
* Previous experience of working within a team
* Experience of providing high quality customer service
Desirable
* Proven ability to work without supervision
* Previous experience in similar working environment
Skills & Abilities
Essential
* Ability to complete task on time
* Ability to communicate effectively
* Able to follow set of instructions/program of work
Work Related Circumstances
Essential
* Occupational Health clearance
* Enhanced CRB
* Flexible approach to working hours with ability to work a varied shift pattern
* Professional appearance appropriate to front of house role
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Stockport NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Stepping Hill Hospital
Poplar Grove
Stockport
SK2 7JE
Employer's website
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