Portering Team Leader

To Lead the day-to-day operational services of the South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust Radiology and Theatre departments Porters and Operating Department Orderly's (ODO).

The post holder will maintain operational knowledge of both services detailed below so that to ensure a smooth seamless support is maintained at all times. In addition the post holder will provide cover during leave and absenteeism.

The post holder will be the first point of contact for departments which will require high visibility to all users of the services and the staff/teams that they lead.

The post holder will be required to delegate tasks as necessary thought out departments, services and teams, whilst utilising good leadership and problem solving skills, ensuring that they actively pursue and reinforce policies in relation to Equal Opportunities and diversity legislation.

We are seeking an enthusiastic person to join our Portering support team to provide leadership and support for Porters and Operational Orderly's, based in Radiology and Theatres. You will be expected to have a good level of education and be able to demonstrate a basic understanding of computerised software such as Microsoft word, excel and power-point. You will be expected to have a good understanding in leading teams, preferably in portering, however experience in other similar fields can be accepted.

The candidate should be able work in a calm, logical and methodical way and be able to multi-task. They should also demonstrate an adaptable, flexible approach to work both within a team as well as being able to use their own initiative.

The role will be onsite based and support should there be shortfalls in the team.

Internal Applicants who are currently on Agenda for Change terms and conditions will be at Band 4.

SWFT Clinical Services is a wholly owned subsidiary of the South Warwickshire University NHS Foundation Trust (SWFT). The company provides a number of services such as outpatient pharmacy facilities at Warwick and Stratford and Nuneaton hospitals; estates and facilities management at Stratford hospital, Acorn House and Lillington Health Hub; private patient service and consultancy services to NHS Trusts.

Subject to the Company and individual's performance, an annual discretionary bonus will be awarded.

There is automatic enrolment to the Company pension scheme, with the Company contributing 5%.

A benefits package is available to the appointed candidate upon successful completion of the six month probationary period. This gives access to benefits such as a car lease scheme; Home & Electronics scheme; discounted leisure and travel; retail discounts and a cycle to work scheme.

There is also access to a 24/7, 365 days a year Employee Assistance Programme to support colleagues who may be facing some tough times or they need extra support with their mental well-being.