Radiology porter

OverviewPrevious applicants need not applyThe Radiology Department is seeking enthusiastic new member of staff to join the Radiology Portering team. We have a professional and dedicated imaging team committed to providing a first class service to our patients and clinical users.We are a busy department working 24hrs a day across 7 days per week and the successful candidates will be required to work both days and nights on a rolling 4 week rotation based in the Accident and Emergency radiology department.Main duties and responsibilitiesThe post involves the transporting of patients from all areas of the hospital to the different departments within Radiology. We also cover mortuary transfers and have a dedicated van which the team drive.The post holder will be expected to liaise with the ward/radiographic staff regarding the safe transfer of the patient including any equipment (e.g. drip stands/infusion pumps/chest drains etc) and personal belongings.The post holder will be expected to maintain the privacy and dignity of patients at all times and to behave in a manner demonstrating care and compassion to patients and their escorts.About usWarrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is a caring and compassionate organisation that is both ambitious and innovative. We are committed to delivering the best outcomes for our patients and providing a positive experience of our staff. We aspire to be outstanding for our patients, our communities and our staff and are committed to being a great place to receive healthcare, work and learn.Straddling the neighbouring boroughs of Warrington and Halton we are part of the Cheshire and Merseyside Integrated Care system. Our hospitals are ideally situated to meet the growing healthcare needs of the 330,000 population of these boroughs.Warrington Hospital is home to our emergency, critical care and maternity services, Halton Hospital is focused on elective procedures and the Runcorn Urgent Treatment Centre, although many services are offered at both sites and in community hubs.A CQC-rated 'good' organisation with 'outstanding' features, we are working towards university hospital status, having achieved teaching hospital status in 2019.Our workforce of nearly 5,000 across both sites comprises more than 50 nationalities. We strive to be an equal, diverse and inclusive employer, which is recognised as a pioneer in its equality, diversity and inclusion work. The Trust is proud to have achieved numerous external accreditations and is working towards achieving the Anti-Racist Organisation Framework, recognising the importance of anti-racism in all that we do.DetailsDate posted: 30 October 2025Pay scheme: Agenda for changeBand: Band 2Salary: £24,465 a year per annumContract: PermanentWorking pattern: Full-timeReference number: 370-ANC2RAD-565-AJob locations:Warrington HospitalLovely LaneWarringtonWA5 1QGJob responsibilitiesPlease see the attached job description.The main duties include the transfer of patients to Radiology from all areas of the hospital.They are also responsible for the transfer of deceased patients to the mortuary.Person SpecificationQualificationsEssentialsgood general educationSkillsEssentialsGood communication skillsPhysical skillsEssentialsTeam playerDisclosure and Barring Service CheckThis 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 detailsEmployer name: Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHSFTAddress: Warrington Hospital, Lovely Lane, Warrington, WA5 1QGEmployer's website: https://whh.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab) #J-18808-Ljbffr