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Posted 26 day(s) ago
Reference: 2289484
Job summary
The post holder will be responsible for:
Providing effective, efficient supervision for the provision of the Portering service.
PLEASE NOTE, WE MAY CLOSE THIS VACANCY EARLY IF WE RECEIVE HIGH NUMBERS OF APPLICATIONS.
Main duties of the job
Main Duties and Responsibilities
Responsible for the supervision of the Portering service within Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust and to organise relief cover during periods of staff absence to ensure the standard of Portering service is maintained.
To receive requests for Portering assistance and to delegate the staff required to carry out these duties.
The Portering Supervisor will liaise with the Facilities Manager and Senior Supervisor.
The Portering Supervisor will be responsible for ensuring IPDR & Mandatory Training is current and up to date.
About us
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust is an integrated Trust and the only provider of NHS acute care in Walsall, serving a population of 284,300. It provides inpatient and outpatient services at the Manor Hospital as well as a wide range of services in the community. Walsall Manor houses the full range of district general hospital services under one roof. The £170 million development was completed in 2010, and ongoing upgrades ensure the Trust now has state-of-the-art facilities, including a Critical Care Unit, Neonatal Unit, Obstetric Theatre, and Integrated Assessment Unit. A new Urgent and Emergency Care Centre, opened in March 2023, has significantly improved emergency care facilities and capacity, providing almost 5,000 square metres of additional clinical space.
Details
Date posted
20 August 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 3
Salary
£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
407-E&F-8169277
Job locations
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital, Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1.Assist the Facilities Manager & Senior Supervisor with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget.
2.Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed.
3.Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence.
4.Check and counter sign weekly timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff register.
5.To supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering requirement of the Hospital.
6.Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts Policy and procedures.
7.To undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trusts policy and Procedure.
8.To ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff.
9.Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible.
10.Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
11.Undertake Portering duties.
12.Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes.
13.To carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
14.Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment.
15.To liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service.
16.To ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits.
17.To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Job description
Job responsibilities
Main Duties and Responsibilities
1.Assist the Facilities Manager & Senior Supervisor with the development of the service, ensuring that this is achieved within the confines of the budget.
2.Ensure that the requirements of the Health & Safety Act and all local rules and Policies/procedures that apply are implemented and followed.
3.Maintain records of all Portering staff attendance/absence, i.e. sickness, Annual leaves etc. and draws attention to any areas of concern relating to high levels of absence.
4.Check and counter sign weekly timesheets against work rotas and transfer this information onto the staff register.
5.To supervise the day-to-day operation of Portering requirement of the Hospital.
6.Deal with initial disciplinary and grievance matters in accordance with the Trusts Policy and procedures.
7.To undertake counselling of staff in accordance with the Trusts policy and Procedure.
8.To ensure staff are up to date with all mandatory training and to assist in the training/induction of staff.
9.Ensure all ad-hoc work is carried out in an efficient manner wherever possible.
10.Assist in the recruitment and selection of staff.
11.Undertake Portering duties.
12.Undertake daily checks of Medical gas levels, maintaining adequate stock levels and keeping record of all delivery notes.
13.To carry cardiac arrest bleep and Supervisors Mobile phone and respond in accordance with the Trust policies and procedures.
14.Report immediately, items for repair to 7500 and keep Facilities Manager informed on ongoing problems with equipment.
15.To liaise with other Supervisors/Managers in the Estates and Facilities Directorate to maintain an efficient service.
16.To ensure rotas and working hours are monitored and controlled within defined limits.
17.To follow all Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oAble to read and write. Basic Education to GCSE Grade 4 English and Mathematics
- oDemonstrable experience is advantageous
- oQCF Level 2 or willingness to work towards or relevant experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oDesirable to have some experience of working in service industry
- oAbility to work effectively as part of a team.
- oAble to demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
- oKnowledge of NHS Portering standards
- oHospital practices
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oDemonstrate effective communication skill both verbally and written
- oDemonstrable Supervisory Experience
- oAble to support problem solving processes
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- oAble to read and write. Basic Education to GCSE Grade 4 English and Mathematics
- oDemonstrable experience is advantageous
- oQCF Level 2 or willingness to work towards or relevant experience
Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- oDesirable to have some experience of working in service industry
- oAbility to work effectively as part of a team.
- oAble to demonstrate basic knowledge of Health & Safety
- oKnowledge of NHS Portering standards
- oHospital practices
Skills and Aptitudes
Essential
- oDemonstrate effective communication skill both verbally and written
- oDemonstrable Supervisory Experience
- oAble to support problem solving processes
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
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital, Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom
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Employer details
Employer name
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Address
Walsall Healthcare NHS Trust
Manor Hospital, Moat Road
Walsall
WS2 9PS
United Kingdom