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Porter (Endoscopy Unit)
Department: Endoscopy Unit
Band: 2 pro rata if part-time
Hours: 30 per week (Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Band 2 Porter to join our busy Endoscopy Team.
Milton Keynes University Hospital (MKUH) Endoscopy Service is based across two sites: Milton Keynes University Hospital and Whitehouse Park Community Diagnostic Centre (WHP). Our purpose-built units support both outpatient and inpatient endoscopic procedures. The service comprises four endoscopy theatres at MKUH, including one equipped for X-ray screening and laser procedures, and two endoscopy theatres at WHP.
The post will be based at the MKUH site. The main responsibilities of the role include safely transferring patients between the Endoscopy Unit and inpatient wards as required by the clinical team, moving medical equipment in a safe and compliant manner, and working as part of a multidisciplinary team to support patient care and the day-to-day running of the Endoscopy Unit.
The post holder will work alongside Endoscopists, Nurses, Nursing Associates and Healthcare Assistants to deliver high-quality care to patients across all areas of the department. This can be a physically demanding and challenging role; however, it is also highly rewarding for the right candidate.
Interview date: Week commencing 2 November 2026
We are unable to offer sponsorship for this role
Main duties of the job
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To provide a safe, efficient, and courteous portering service within the Endoscopy Unit, supporting the movement of patients, equipment, specimens, supplies, and waste. The post holder will contribute to the smooth running of the service by ensuring patients and staff receive timely support while maintaining high standards of patient care, dignity, and safety.
Previous experience is not essential, as full training will be provided as part of the Trust induction course. This generally covers information about the hospital, healthand safety, lifting techniques etc.
If you are friendly, helpful, calm, reassuring, motivated, enthusiastic and a confident team worker with good communication skills you will be well suited to work within this large multidisciplinary team.
If you would like to know more about the post please contact Hannah Burnett, Senior Endoscopy Sister on 01908 997654.Unfortunately, only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
About us
Milton Keynes University Hospital, in proud partnership with the University of Buckingham, is a University Teaching Hospital committed to advancing patient care through cutting-edge research and education. With a "Good" rating from the CQC and significant investment underway, this is an exciting time to join our team and grow your career.
As a medium sized general hospital, we provide a full range of general medical and surgical services, including a busy Emergency Department, Maternity, and Paediatrics. As the population of our city and surrounding areas continues to grow rapidly, we are expanding and enhancing our facilities to meet rising demand and improve access to care for all our communities.
We are also proud to offer a growing portfolio of specialist services. In January 2025 we opened our state-of-the-art Radiotherapy Centre, bringing advanced cancer treatment closer to home. Our services also include neonatology, specialist surgical care, and a wide range of diagnostics, supported by the new Community Diagnostic Centre at Whitehouse Health Centre. We have just opened the Oak Wards - a new ward block featuring two 24-bed wards.
Further investment is underway, including the recently approved Women and Children's Centre, set to open by 2030.
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Job description Job responsibilities
Patient Movement
Patient Movement
Escort patients safely to and from the Endoscopy Unit, wards, imaging departments, theatres, recovery areas, and discharge locations.
Assist patients with mobility needs, including the use of wheelchairs and trolleys.
Clinical Support
Assist clinical staff in preparing recovery areas as directed.
Support patient flow throughout the department to reduce delays and improve efficiency.
Transport specimens to designated collection points in accordance with Trust policies.
Equipment and Supplies
Check wheelchairs, trolleys, and transport equipment are clean and fit for use.
Report any faults or defects in equipment to the appropriate person.
Environmental Duties
Assist in maintaining a clean, safe, and organised clinical environment.
Transport waste, linen, and clinical waste in accordance with Trust policies and infection prevention standards.
Support housekeeping activities during periods of high activity as directed.
Communication
Interacting with patient during transfers
Maintain effective communication with nursing, medical, administrative, and support staff.
Respond promptly to requests for patient transfers and equipment transportation.
Please refer to the job description for further details.
Person Specification
Qualifications and knowledge Essential
Good standard of education-minimum of 3 GCSEs at Grade C including: Math's, English and Science.
Desirable
NVQ2 or equivalent knowledge or experience
Experience Essential
Teamworking Understanding of the role required People oriented experience
Desirable
Experience in a caring environment Service delivery within a people environment Familiar with use of technology and electronic equipment Previous NHS experience
Skills Essential
Good communication skills Friendly and helpful manner Empathetic Good level of physical fitness for moving and handling patients/ equipment The ability to cope well under pressure The ability to act calmly and quickly in an emergency The ability to follow instructions Reliable and hard working
Personal and people development Essential
Strong Team working Ability to adapt to change Ability to make appropriate decisions Sense of humor Work under pressure Professional attitude Strong interpersonal skills Proactive attitude Presentable Friendly disposition
Desirable
A genuine interest in the NHS and improving services
Communication Essential
Excellent communication skills verbal and written
Specific requirements Essential
Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations Will need to move patients in wheelchairs, trolleys or beds in restricted spaces and use patient hoists and pat slides. Move bulky equipment short distances as required. Able to work flexible hours.
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.
Employer details Employer name Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust
Address Endoscopy (Dept)
Milton Keynes
MK6 5LD
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)