Portering Supervisor

To be responsible for the control of the Portering department in the absence and out of core hours, when the Portering Manager is not on duty.
To regularly monitor the Tele tracking Transport system and to prioritise work, to ensure correct and efficient patient flow around the Trust and of the Portering services. Where necessary to liaise with the site team.
To be responsible for the day-to-day management of the porters in their team, in line with HR policies., Equality remains at the centre of our policymaking, service delivery, and employment practice, giving all employees equal opportunity to develop, apply for promotions, and have working arrangements that enable them to achieve a manageable work-life balance.
UHS actively promotes a work environment free from harassment and discrimination and provides training for managers and staff to ensure this happens. We also closely monitor recruitment activity, training, development, and employment practices to ensure equality of practice with regard to race, colour, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, disability, marital status and age.

Have previous experience as a Supervisor/Team Leader
We're looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person with a mature, responsible and flexible outlook to join our busy team.
Have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and be able to communicate at different levels.
Have a proactive approach to managing a team and workloads with the flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
Have a high standard of professionalism.
Have a good standard of IT skill, particularly with Microsoft Office.

The portering department at the University Hospital Southampton NHS Foundation Trust (UHS) are delighted to be able to offer a fantastic opportunity for a customer focussed, friendly and enthusiastic individual, with supervisory experience to join our team of over 100 staff.

Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London. The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to.
UHS employees can access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme.