View all our vacancies across our hospitals in Sussex. Search, find and apply for a job with us today.
Main area: Portering
Grade: Band 3
Contract: Permanent (Five out of seven covers days and nights, social and unsocial hours)
Hours: 37.5 hours per week
Job ref: 279-6805941-DEC24
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £23,615 - £29,114 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 06/01/2025 23:59
About our Trust
At UHSussex, we’re proud to be at the heart of the NHS. As one of the UK’s largest acute Trusts, we’re a leading example of the excellence, ambition, and values that have embodied the NHS for over 70 years.
Our hard-working, talented, and dedicated people work together towards a common goal – to always put our Patient First. Our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and improving the lives of patients across Sussex.
At UHSussex, diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness and experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in. We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) and a Veteran Aware Trust.
We treat our patients and staff with the same compassion and empathy we expect for ourselves. We’re here for them when they need us, and we go above and beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our Wellbeing Programme for staff, which is extensive and designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work-life balance.
As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching, and training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us and throughout your career, we will help you to grow and develop. We hope that in choosing UHSussex, you are choosing a long and happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make and feel valued for all that you do.
We look forward to receiving your application and the start of your journey with UHSussex.
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Porters taking a position as Assistant Duty Manager leading a team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
To assist and lead in the delivery of quality porter, linen, and waste management services achieving the highest possible standards for patients, visitors, and staff at all times.
Supervise effective and efficient services that meet agreed Trust policies, procedures, and operational procedures as directed by the Duty Manager or Help Desk Dispatcher.
Responsible for the standards and hours worked in their areas of responsibility by adhering to the allocation of levels of labour and other costs, including the management of working rosters.
When required, may need to assist with the emergency and evacuation procedures and security situations in accordance with Trust policy.
The post holder will ensure there is ownership of Soft FM services for all patients, staff, and visitors who attend the ward areas, clinical departments, and public areas.
The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values & Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.
Main duties of the job
The successful candidate will take an active role in the preparation and delivery of all patient food services, working in conjunction with the ward team to provide a high-quality service to patients at required times. Additionally, they will be required to ensure that all food is prepared in a safe and hygienic manner at all times.
As an Assistant Duty Manager for porters, you will work as part of a team leading a shift ensuring twenty-four cover to the hospital for porters, which covers many aspects of the hospital's activities:
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To supervise all porter service activities including patient movement, domestic and clinical waste removal, blood sample/blood product collections, transport of medical gases, mortuary duties, security incidents, and helicopter landing responses as required.
* To work and ensure that porter staff work in accordance with Health & Safety Guidelines and Trust/Departmental Policies & Procedures at all times.
* To manage the computerised porter job allocation and activity reporting system when delegated by the Duty Manager.
* Responsible for the performance and hours worked in areas of responsibility by adhering to the allocation of levels of labour and other costs, including the management of working rosters.
* Work with the Duty Manager to plan and amend work schedules/staffing levels to meet fluctuating service activity/demands.
* Highlight any perceived need for staff overtime and bank expenditure to the Duty Manager for approval.
* Promote a safe working environment within Porter, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
* Ensure that sufficient stock levels of equipment are maintained and any deficiencies reported immediately.
* Report any defects in equipment used in the services to the Duty Manager.
* Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect.
* Ensure that Porters respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out their duties.
Person specification
Experience
* Previous Hospital Experience
* Experience as an Assistant Duty Manager within a Hospital Environment
* Similar Experience in a Portering Role
EDI
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants
Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
DBS Checks: As part of our commitment to a safe working environment, we undertake a Disclosure and Barring Service check on all new employees where the role is eligible for a criminal record check. We make offers in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1975.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for those that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria. For further information please visit the gov.uk website searching for Skilled Worker.
Closing adverts early: Please apply as early as you're able for this role. In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
UHSussex reserves the right to close the role early if we receive a high volume of applications.
Further Information
For help with the application process for non-medical vacancies only, please contact the Resourcing Team by Email: uhsussex.non-medicalvacancies@nhs.net
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.
#J-18808-Ljbffr