Job summary If you are looking for a new and fulfilling role to be part of the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust and join our dedicated and hard working team then this is your opportunity to join our Facilities Team. You will assist team leaders and support the ward housekeepers, porters and domestic services in order to retain an effective service at all 3 sites. You will also be able to enjoy a wide range of additional benefits such as discounts at numerous retailers, a pension scheme, on site parking, an on site nursery plus much, much more. This is a permanent full time position, 37.5 hours per week, 5 days over 7, working from 08.00am to 16.00pm and flexible to work nights or alternative shifts if required. Main duties of the job To work as a part of the operational Facilities Team to assist the Logistic Manager to coordinate and support the effective delivery of Logistic services, Patient and Non-Patient movement porter, Receipt and Distribution, Linen and Laundry, Postal Services at Pinderfields, Pontefract, and Dewsbury sites. In liaison with Ward & Department Managers, the Assistant Team Leader will be required to exercise initiative and judgement to ensure the provision of an efficient, effective, quality front of house service that is supportive to the Ward/Department and courteous and caring to patients, visitors, and all service users. About us We provide care and support to over a million people in Wakefield and Kirklees in their homes, community settings and across our three hospital sites at Pontefract, Dewsbury and Pinderfields (Wakefield). Always striving for excellence, we are at the forefront of innovation and research, and we invest in teaching and the development of our workforce. We live by our values of caring, improving, being respectful and maintaining high standards. We listen and learn because we aim to make Mid Yorkshire the best place to work and receive care. We value diversity and welcome talent and enthusiasm irrespective of age, disability, neurodivergence, sex, gender identity and gender expression, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, sexual orientation, or other personal circumstances including providing unpaid carers support to someone with a health and care need. As ethnic minority groups, members of the LGBTQ community, and people with a disability/neurodivergence are currently under-represented across the organisation, we encourage applications from members of these groups. We have policies and procedures to ensure all applicants are treated fairly and consistently. We are proud of our staff networks - who offer valuable guidance and feedback from those with lived experience. We have a clear vision and you could be part of this If you share our values and you want to make a difference to the lives of our patients and their families and carers, we would love to hear from you. Date posted 21 March 2025 Pay scheme Agenda for change Band Band 4 Salary £26,530 to £29,114 a year Contract Permanent Working pattern Full-time Reference number C9377-INFRA0254 Job locations Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Job description Job responsibilities The Assistant Team Leader will be required to identify and respond to user needs and to solve problems/complaints as and when they arise. This will require effective liaison with other staff groups, and actively seek constructive feedback on service provision. The Assistant team leaders role is multi-skilled and covers a range of services within facilities. When rotating on to the Pontefract and Dewsbury sites the Assistant Team Leader will be working independently remote to the line manager- The Assistant Team Leader will have daily operational responsibility for training of the Supervisors, Porters/Linen assistants/Receipt and Distribution across the Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals ensuring all records are up to date. Monitoring appraisals to ensure they are within date. To Provide the Logistic Manager with regular staff updates and monthly reports, financial and performance monthly. Manage staffing rotas and overtime to minimise the financial impact to the department. The Assistant Team Leader will carry out staff training in the skills necessary to complete their work. Complete risk assessments as required. Assist in the completion and implementation of work schedules and procedures as and when required. Managing team performance. Line Management responsibility for facilities staff. Site support responsibility for management of clinical and household waste generated by hospitals. Effective liaison with Logistic Managers, Supervisors and Facilities staff on each site across the range of Facilities Services. The Assistant Team Leader will carry out the sickness management as per the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust sickness management policy. Job description Job responsibilities The Assistant Team Leader will be required to identify and respond to user needs and to solve problems/complaints as and when they arise. This will require effective liaison with other staff groups, and actively seek constructive feedback on service provision. The Assistant team leaders role is multi-skilled and covers a range of services within facilities. When rotating on to the Pontefract and Dewsbury sites the Assistant Team Leader will be working independently remote to the line manager- The Assistant Team Leader will have daily operational responsibility for training of the Supervisors, Porters/Linen assistants/Receipt and Distribution across the Pinderfields, Pontefract and Dewsbury hospitals ensuring all records are up to date. Monitoring appraisals to ensure they are within date. To Provide the Logistic Manager with regular staff updates and monthly reports, financial and performance monthly. Manage staffing rotas and overtime to minimise the financial impact to the department. The Assistant Team Leader will carry out staff training in the skills necessary to complete their work. Complete risk assessments as required. Assist in the completion and implementation of work schedules and procedures as and when required. Managing team performance. Line Management responsibility for facilities staff. Site support responsibility for management of clinical and household waste generated by hospitals. Effective liaison with Logistic Managers, Supervisors and Facilities staff on each site across the range of Facilities Services. The Assistant Team Leader will carry out the sickness management as per the Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust sickness management policy. Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Develop and maintain positive working relationships. Maintain a safe working environment for self and others. Willingness to take on tasks. Desirable Record of efficiency. Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment. Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills Other Essential Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service. Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality. Qualifications Essential Level 3 hygiene certificate. IOSH Supervising Safely. Desirable ECDL computer course, report writing. ILM 3 Supervisory studies. L.E.O. Experience Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines. Ability to work well as part of the team across all sites. Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately. Previous Supervisory experience. Desirable Experience of working with confidential material. Experience in managing the portering service within the NHS. Experience in managing the receipt and distribution service in the NHS. Experience in manging the Linen and Laundry service in the NHS. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Experience of managing sickness absence, grievances, disciplinary and capability cases. Operational knowledge of Health & Safety at work Legislation. Desirable Awareness of Health & Safety issues. Awareness of Moving & Handling issues. NHS National Standards of cleanliness Personal Attributes Essential Friendly, respectful of colleagues Person Specification Skills and Abilities Essential Develop and maintain positive working relationships. Maintain a safe working environment for self and others. Willingness to take on tasks. Desirable Record of efficiency. Good communication and positive contributions to previous employment. Proven record of excellent filing and organisational skills Other Essential Adaptable and flexible according to the demands of the service. Understanding of need to maintain confidentiality. Qualifications Essential Level 3 hygiene certificate. IOSH Supervising Safely. Desirable ECDL computer course, report writing. ILM 3 Supervisory studies. L.E.O. Experience Essential Good interpersonal and communication skills. Good time management skills including ability to work to set deadlines. Ability to work well as part of the team across all sites. Ability to work flexibly, quickly, and accurately. Previous Supervisory experience. Desirable Experience of working with confidential material. Experience in managing the portering service within the NHS. Experience in managing the receipt and distribution service in the NHS. Experience in manging the Linen and Laundry service in the NHS. Knowledge and Awareness Essential Experience of managing sickness absence, grievances, disciplinary and capability cases. Operational knowledge of Health & Safety at work Legislation. Desirable Awareness of Health & Safety issues. Awareness of Moving & Handling issues. NHS National Standards of cleanliness Personal Attributes Essential Friendly, respectful of colleagues 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 The Mid Yorkshire Teaching NHS Trust Address Pinderfields Hospital Aberford Road Wakefield West Yorkshire WF1 4DG Employer's website https://www.midyorks.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)