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Main area: Portering
Grade: Band 7
Contract: Permanent
Hours:
* Full time
* Flexible working
37.5 hours per week (5 Day working week over a 7 Day period)
Job ref: 279-6490031-APR25
Employer: University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust
Employer type: NHS
Site: Royal Sussex County Hospital
Town: Brighton
Salary: £46,148 - £52,809 per annum
Salary period: Yearly
Closing: 29/04/2025 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. In fact, our mission is summed up by our ‘where better never stops’ motto, and you will play a part in driving us forwards and in 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.
Job overview
The Porter and Helpdesk Manager is an integral part of the Facilities Management team structure with responsibility for facilitating prompt and safe movement of patients, post, goods, waste, specimens, bloods, and any other items as may be required by the Trust.
The post holder will be responsible for delivery of safe, cost-effective, and efficient services for 900 hospital beds and various specialist service departments throughout the Trust. Development of services as well as managing the cross-site teams is important. This is a rapidly changing environment and therefore a key element of the role is developing and maintaining strong stakeholder relationships.
The post holder will manage more than 100 staff that delivers an effective 24-hour / 7-day a week service to the Trust. The budget for these services is £4m per annum, and the post holder will manage the delegated budget, accountability resting with the Director of Facilities Management.
Main duties of the job
1. To actively manage the porter and waste management services in accordance with Trust policies and procedures.
2. To manage and maintain cost-effective services to maximise all available resources in the provision of these.
3. Ensure productivity and general activity within the span of control is maintained so that performance can be monitored and developed.
4. Ensure that any contractual arrangements and agreements are reviewed in a timely manner.
5. Ensure that Business Continuity plans are in place to deal with the complexities of managing services for the Trust during times of increased activity and demands.
6. Work effectively with the Waste Manager to ensure best and safe practice as well as ensuring waste legislation is adhered to by the team.
7. Work in collaboration with Senior Managers to diagnose, analyse and advise on complex issues and agree appropriate courses of action in relation to the different services managed.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
* Educated to degree level or equivalent qualification / experience
* Facilities Management or equivalent specialist knowledge / managerial qualification
* Evidence of continued professional development
* Extensive experience of managing large groups of staff
* Knowledge of associated legislation / COSHH
* Worked in an NHS Environment and has an understanding of relevant issues
* Ability to support and manage change
* Ability to manage and control budgets
Important information for applicants:
Please note, the use of AI generated applications will be closely monitored. It is at the manager's discretion to reject your application if they feel the majority has been created through the use of AI tools.
Closing Adverts Early: In the event of exceptional interest, we may close adverts earlier than specified.
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.
Skilled Worker Visa: Applications for Skilled Worker sponsorship are welcome for the roles that meet the Visa and Immigration eligibility criteria.
Employer certification / accreditation badges
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.
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