Job summary To provide effective supervision within the logistics team ensuring a continued professional and responsive service is delivered to meet the needs of patients, staff and visitors. This post requires you to be hands on working within the team undertaking all duties that are may be required within the Porter Team. 5 Supervisor Positions available, varied hours/shifts, 1 position for the Glenfield Hospital, 2 positions at the Leicester Royal Infirmary and 2 positions at the Leicester General. Main duties of the job To deliver the service within budgetary restraints set by the line manager. Completion of work rota's, recording sickness and absence and approving annual leave, liaising with the Portering Team Leader as required. Planning and Undertaking planned staff appraisals Deliver and record mandatory training and any training required for the porter role. Complete and update Trust Mandatory Training Waste Handling Infection Prevention Control Moving and Handling Training NVQ - support services/cleaning Infection Prevention Control Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) Leadership Level 2 Course (NVQ/Apprenticeship) Mortuary training and training staff Undertake Tug training. Communicate and liaise effectively with work colleagues, managers, and clinical teams in accordance with Trust values. About us We are one of the biggest and busiest NHS trusts in the country, incorporating the General, Glenfield and Royal Infirmary hospitals. We have our very own Children's Hospital and run one of the country's leading heart centres. Our team is made up of more than 17,000 staff providing a range of services primarily for the one million residents of Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. We work with partners at the University of Leicester and De Montfort University providing world-class teaching to nurture and develop the next generation of doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals, many of whom go on to spend their working lives with us. Our purpose is to provide 'Caring at its best' and our staff have helped us create a set of values that embody who we are and what we're here to do. They are: We are compassionate We are Proud We are Inclusive We are one team Our patients are at the heart of all we do and we believe that 'Caring at its best' is not just about the treatments and services we provide, but about giving our patients the best possible experience. About the University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust: (leicestershospitals.nhs.uk) The detailed job description and main responsibilities are included as an attachment to this advert. Date posted 24 January 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 3 Salary £24,071 to £25,674 a year per annum Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number 358-6925345-E&F-BC Job locations LRI /3 SITES Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Job description Job responsibilities You will be Responsible for scheduling and reactive flow of tasks requested prioritising and allocating to staff to meet the needs of the service. Ensuring that the most urgent requests are allocated and completed in a timely manner. Monitor stock levels of linen within the department ensuring that sufficient linen is always available within each area and reporting to the Logistics Co-ordinator in the event of any shortfalls. Regularly monitor waste collections within the department to ensure that bins are routinely emptied and relined as required and that waste is correctly segregated and stored/removed Liaising with main Portering Pool to ensure timely removal/replacement of waste bins and dirty linen to the central compounds of the hospital, adhering to trust waste policy. Ensure that any faulty or broken equipment is clearly identified as such and is reported. Reporting of Incidents, accidents or near misses in accordance with Trust procedure. Ensuring that the correct storage and economical use of materials and chemicals following, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) policies and procedures. Carrying out cleaning duties when and where required. Complete a daily handovers ensuring that accurate, detailed information is communicated to the team and your Logistics Manager Job description Job responsibilities You will be Responsible for scheduling and reactive flow of tasks requested prioritising and allocating to staff to meet the needs of the service. Ensuring that the most urgent requests are allocated and completed in a timely manner. Monitor stock levels of linen within the department ensuring that sufficient linen is always available within each area and reporting to the Logistics Co-ordinator in the event of any shortfalls. Regularly monitor waste collections within the department to ensure that bins are routinely emptied and relined as required and that waste is correctly segregated and stored/removed Liaising with main Portering Pool to ensure timely removal/replacement of waste bins and dirty linen to the central compounds of the hospital, adhering to trust waste policy. Ensure that any faulty or broken equipment is clearly identified as such and is reported. Reporting of Incidents, accidents or near misses in accordance with Trust procedure. Ensuring that the correct storage and economical use of materials and chemicals following, COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health) policies and procedures. Carrying out cleaning duties when and where required. Complete a daily handovers ensuring that accurate, detailed information is communicated to the team and your Logistics Manager Person Specification Values Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Desirable Understand and give examples of Trust Values. Language Essential Have a good standard of the English language both written and oral communication skills Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Able to prioritise tasks, achieving deadlines and under pressure. Knowledge and ability to use a mobile tablet computer Desirable Good communication both written and orally. Communication Essential Effective communication skills with all levels of staff, patients and visitors. Able to handle difficult situations discreetly and patiently Able to work in a busy environment. Positive approach to customer care and seeks to enhance service provision Desirable Spoken skills to ensure work can be carried out effectively. Shifts Essential Able to cover colleagues when required and to work unsociable hours. Flexible approach to working practices Desirable Working the available shift patterns. Duties Essential Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description. Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment. Previous experience of working in a supervisory role Demonstrate application to repetitive work Desirable Previous Supervisory skills. Values with communication Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Desirable Using the values with examples Person Specification Values Essential Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust's Values and Behaviours Desirable Understand and give examples of Trust Values. Language Essential Have a good standard of the English language both written and oral communication skills Ability to work as part of a team or on own initiative. Able to prioritise tasks, achieving deadlines and under pressure. Knowledge and ability to use a mobile tablet computer Desirable Good communication both written and orally. Communication Essential Effective communication skills with all levels of staff, patients and visitors. Able to handle difficult situations discreetly and patiently Able to work in a busy environment. Positive approach to customer care and seeks to enhance service provision Desirable Spoken skills to ensure work can be carried out effectively. Shifts Essential Able to cover colleagues when required and to work unsociable hours. Flexible approach to working practices Desirable Working the available shift patterns. Duties Essential Able to carry out instructions and duties as detailed in the job description. Previous experience of working within a healthcare environment. Previous experience of working in a supervisory role Demonstrate application to repetitive work Desirable Previous Supervisory skills. Values with communication Essential Able to demonstrate a commitment and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs. Desirable Using the values with examples 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). 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). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window). Employer details Employer name University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust Address LRI /3 SITES Infirmary Square Leicester LE1 5WW Employer's website https://www.jobsatleicestershospitals.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)