Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh NHS Foundation Trust
Porter Supervisor
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PORTER SUPERVISOR Royal Albert Edward Infirmary.
Shifts required cover a 24/7/365 pattern.
Providing an efficient day to day service for the movement of patients, Pharmacy, Post and all manner of other items to and from all departments across the Trust. Portering Services provides 24 hours, 7 day a week service across all trust sites.
Based at Royal Albert Edward Infirmary
The successful candidate will have excellent numeracy and communication skills, an excellent attendance record and be flexible in their availability to work cover shifts as necessary. Previous supervisory experience is essential. A working knowledge of Microsoft office programs, management of Health and Safety, and HR policies is essential.
Please be aware that the interview process will involve a practical assessment.
Please note that this vacancy may close early if a sufficient number of applications are received. We encourage interested candidates to apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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THIS POSITION IS NOT ELIGIBLE FOR SPONSORSHIP.
Duties
To supervise the day to day running and organisation of portering duties to ensure the smooth and effective service provision for the transfer of patients, goods, mail, supplies and movements between clinical and non-clinical areas.
- Ensure that rotas are completed
- Monthly timesheets are entered onto our electronic recording system
- Training records are completed
- Back to work interviews are undertaken
- Participate in Personal Development Reviews
Assist and support the Deputy Hotel Services Managers across the whole range of duties in the efficient and cost-effective operational utilisation and management of Porters/Storekeepers & Waste Porters across all sites.
About Us
Wrightington, Wigan and Leigh Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust are the proud providers of acute hospital and community services to the people of the Wigan Borough and surrounding areas. At WWL, we value our staff believing that ‘happy staff, makes for happy patients’. We have a recognised track record in staff engagement and living our values.
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Our Values
- People at the Heart
- Listen and Involve
- Kind and Respectful
- ONE Team
WWL are committed to placing the patient at the heart of everything we do, and in the provision of safe, effective care that acknowledges and ensures dignity. We are seeking to recruit people who share our values and beliefs.
At WWL we value the benefits a rich and diverse workforce brings to our community and therefore welcome applications from all sections of society.
Contact
For further details / informal visits contact:
Name: Sandy Greer
Job title: Deputy Hotel Services Manager
Email address: sandy.greer@wwl.nhs.uk
Telephone number: 01942822006
For information, please contact Sandra Pennant on 01942 778823, or in writing to Hotel Services Manager, Royal Albert Edward Infirmary, Wigan Lane, Wigan, WN1 2NN.
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