Portering Supervisor

Portering Supervisor Full Time Permanent Band 3 - 37.5 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 service.The post holder must ensure staff are trained and equipped to complete all required tasks.The post holder will have a flexible approach to work and actively support staff throughhands-on working.The post holder will need to have a friendly and helpful manner and have a sensitiveapproach when dealing with patients and their families.

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.

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.