Job Summary
The post holder will be a member of the theatre team, providing support and assistance to professionally qualified staff and other team members. Responsibilities will include transfer and collection of patients to and from ward areas, equipment care, infection prevention / control, ancillary and clerical duties. The current post requirement is to support a 6-day service with a potential of change to 7-day service due to future developments to the role and service requirements.
Unfortunately, this role does not meet the criteria required to qualify for sponsorship.
Main duties of the job
Main Roles For a Theatre Porter:
Be a member of the theatre team, providing support and assistance to professionally qualified staff and other team members.
Responsibilities include:
Transfer and collection of patients to and from ward areas.
Equipment care.
Infection prevention/control.
Ancillary and clerical duties.
The current post requirement is to support a 6-day service, with the potential to change to a 7-day service due to future developments in the role and service requirements.
About Us
The Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust (NCA) provides hospital and integrated health and social care services to over one million people living across Greater Manchester. Our 20,000 colleagues care for people in hospital and in the community, working across Bury, Rochdale, Oldham and Salford, to save and improve lives.
As a large NHS trust we are committed to enhancing the health of our local population by delivering consistently high standards of care and working closely with local authorities and key partners. We believe in our power and potential to make a difference and we're always looking for people who demonstrate our three core values - care, appreciate and inspire - to join our team.
In return, we can offer you a job role with purpose and flexibility. The size and scale of the NCA means we can provide more challenge and opportunities so your career can always be moving in the right direction. By joining us you can also access a competitive benefits package, including, a fantastic annual leave allowance, flexible working opportunities and protected hours for health and wellbeing activities, helping you to achieve more personal downtime and a better work-life balance.
Learn more about us in ourCandidate Information Pack (opens in existing window)
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
Full-time
Reference number
236-RCO-CS082-26
Job locations
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Job Description
Job responsibilities
To read more information about the advertised role, and the main job duties/responsibilities please open the Job Description and Person Specification located under the supporting documents heading. You can also read more information about working at the Northern Care Alliance within the attached Candidate Information Pack or by visiting our careers website:
Person Specification
Essential
Qualifications
Level 1 Literacy and Numeracy (GCSE English and Maths Grade D-G)
Knowledge, Training & Experience
Desirable
Work/experience in a hospital/theatre environment
Essential
Skills & Abilities
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to undertake manual handling training and undertake manual handling duties specific to role
Ability to undertake training specific to theatre environment
Person Specification
Essential
Ability to work as part of a team
Ability to undertake manual handling training and undertake manual handling duties specific to role
Ability to undertake training specific to theatre environment
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
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Employer's website
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Employer details
Employer name
Northern Care Alliance NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Rochdale Infirmary
Whitehall Street
Rochdale
OL12 0NB
Employer's website
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