Job overview

1 x 37.5 hours per week, rota and shift patterns to be discussed at interview stage.

We are looking for a motivated, enthusiastic, and hardworking Portering Shift Manager to joining our Portering team here at Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Trust, Luton Site.

You will work as part of a team contributing to the smooth running of the department.  You will direct, support, and supervise Portering colleagues through a range of duties to deliver an efficient and effective service to all patients, visitors, and colleagues.

It's a busy and active role and extremely satisfying and fulfilling.  You will join a dedicated and professional Portering team that work hard together to deliver a service that we are extremely proud of.

Main duties of the job

You will work as part of a team contributing to the smooth running of the service, providing an efficient and effective response to request for a patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples and medicines etc.  Whilst many of the tasks are generally routine the daily functioning of the service many be unpredictable therefore a flexible approach is essential, and the post holder will be expected to use own initiative.

As a Portering Shift Manager you must be mobile and liaise and communicate with the Portering Manager,  portering colleagues, and other departments.

You will be involved in the completion of staff rotas using the Healthroster system, carry out staff appraisals and training whilst supervising the Portering workforce including delegation of work and prioritise.

The Portering Shift Manager is a very important element of the department, and you will work alongside your team, leading by example, always acting in a manner that upholds the Trust’s values and working as part of a team to ensure efficiency and an excellent patient pathway experience.

You will be required, to adhere to departmental and Trust standards in relation to Infection Control and Information Governance.

Working for our organisation

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust provides hospital services to a growing population of around 700,000 people living across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas across two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton.  Both hospital sites offer key services such as A&E, Obstetrics-led Maternity and Paediatrics.

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career.

We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.

 

Please note that vacancies may close prior to the advertised closing date when sufficient number of applications have been received. Please ensure that you make your application as soon as possible.

All new staff will be subject to a probationary period covering their first six months in post. Travel between hospital sites may be required.

Please review all documents attached to this advert to ensure you familiarise yourself with all requirements of the job.

It is an exciting time to join the newly formed Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. We run two busy hospital sites in Bedford and Luton. Our 7,500 staff provide high quality care for a growing population of around 700,000 across Bedfordshire and the surrounding areas.

 

You will be joining a friendly, high performing Trust committed to ensuring the health and wellbeing of staff. As one of the largest NHS Trusts in our region you will have access to a programme of high quality training and development to help you grow your career. Travel between hospital sites may be required. We have state-of-the art facilities placing us at the heart of cutting edge health care. The Trust continues to be committed to delivering the best patient care using the best clinical knowledge and technology available.