Job summary
Portering Supervisor Full Time Permanent Band 3 - hours across 7 days
Supervisor shift patterns are 12 hour shifts working 4 days on and 4 days off - Across Days, Nights and Weekends. (Enhancements for working Evenings and Weekends)
We have a fantastic opportunity within the facilities department to join our hardworking team here at Tameside IGFT. If you are a pro-active team player who is reliable and able to lead and inspire then this is the job for you!
The successful candidate will be required to coordinate a hardworking team of porters. You will work alongside a supportive management team with outside support from the Education and Training department. You will have a caring and polite manner, and will be confident in your ability to lead a team of staff to provide the best possible patient experience.
Here at Tameside, our motto is 'everyone matters' and the Portering team are a true reflection of this - you will provide an indispensable service not only to patients but to staff across the trust.
The shift pattern will be to cover any Supervisory shifts on a 4 on/4 off Rota which will include nights. The current hours of work are 8am until 8pm and 8pm until 8am (12 hour shifts) on a rotational basis.
We have recently retained our CQC rating of 'Good' and now have some services considered 'Outstanding' so there really isn't a better time to join #teamtameside and be a part of our improvement journey - don't hesitate, apply now
Main duties of the job
The post holder is responsible for the supervision of Portering and transport staff.
In addition they are a key fist line contact within the Portering service, which involves assisting in the day to day running of services and maintaining a high standard post holder must ensure staff are trained and equipped to complete all required post holder will have a flexible approach to work and actively support staff throughhands-on post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitiveapproach when dealing with patients and their families.
About us
Tameside and Glossop Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust serves a community of 250,000 people across Tameside & Glossop. We provide a range of services both within the hospital and across our community for both adults and children. Our vision is to improve health outcomes for our population and influence wider determinants of health through collaboration with our health & care partners.
We have a clear set of values & behaviours which we expect all of our staff to demonstrate:
1. Safety
2. Care
3. Respect
4. Communication
5. Learning
We believe that the best organisations are those that reflect the communities they serve. We are therefore seeking to improve the diversity of our workforce to make it truly representative of our local population.
We actively encourage applications irrespective of race, age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, religion or belief, marriage & civil partnership, or pregnancy or maternity. Recognising those communities that are underrepresented within our workforce, we would particularly welcome applications from Black, Asian & minority ethnic candidates, LGBTQ+ people & Disabled people.
Benefits include; flexible working, 27-33 days annual leave plus bank holidays, sick pay, NHS Pension Scheme, free eye tests and health checks, gym discount, free bicycle loan scheme, salary sacrifice car scheme, support with stress, bereavement, relationships, finance, and much more.
Job description
Job responsibilities
The job description gives an overview of the main tasks and responsibilities of the role, and the person specifications focusses on the qualifications, skills, experience and knowledge required. These documents are attached on the page and can be downloaded.
The person specification below is not the full person specification, but outlines the criteria against which your application form will be assessed.
Person Specification
EXPERIENCE
Essential
6. Effective social skills gained from dealing with the public
Desirable
7. Experience working in a Hospital environment
KNOWLEDGE
Desirable
8. Awareness of Hospital environment
SKILLS
Essential
9. Good interpersonal skills
10. Knowledge of manual handling and health and safety regulations
11. Experience of day to day supervision of staff
12. Ability to communicate at all levels of the organisation
13. Ability to abide by all relevant Trust and Portering policies and procedures
14. Ability to lead, motivate, persuade and train staff
Desirable
15. Knowledge of COSHH regulations
16. Knowledge of Infection Control procedures
Experience
Desirable
17. Ability to Travel to different Locations within Tameside and Glossop