General Portering Supervisor

The post holder will join the rotational portering supervisors to be part of a team that provides 24 hour cover 365 days of the year, providing support to the Trust through the resource and job allocation of the portering team reacting to incoming requests., Organise and run shift so as to achieve the needs of the trust

Liaise with various trust staff and departments to provide a flexible service as required by the trust

Set up daily log for next day’s shift

When required use Portering system to record all general Portering jobs

Use E-Rostering and keep records of Annual Leave, Sickness and absence up to date.

Keep staff personnel files up to date

Support staff in all training required by the Trust both Mandatory and departmental and record all training in accordance with both the trust and departmental requirements., Northampton General Hospital is one of the largest employers in the area and we are on an exciting journey. All of our divisions are committed to doing things better, with more efficiency as we update, modernise, and advance. We have also entered into a Group Model with neighbouring Kettering General Hospital NHS Foundation Trust and become University Hospitals of Northamptonshire.

Our Excellence Values

Compassion

Accountability

Respect

Integrity

Courage

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities.

The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals.

We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative.

We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

Keep up to date records on all staffing absence

Complete all required appraisals for Portering staff

Complete and record Back to work interviews for staff that have been off work and record as required

Transport patients within the hospital in conjunction with Trust policies and departmental procedures.

Undertake general mortuary duties in accordance with the agreed procedures.

Conduct viewings in accordance with trust policy

Collection and delivery of gas cylinders, beds, equipment, and furniture around the hospital site.

Change medical gas manifolds as required

In appropriate circumstances, assist nursing and medical staff, when requested, with restless patients.

Assist security staff where necessary to ensure the safety of staff, patients, visitors, and Trust property.

Undertake all training as necessary to enable satisfactory and competent completion of role, and have a good understanding and knowledge of the relevant trust policies for the Portering department.

Maintain high standards of personal presentation and hygiene during the performance of his/her duties

Work closely with Managers in producing a high standard of service to patients, staff and visitors.

Flexibility in areas of work and have a good working knowledge of the roles that Portering staff provide around the trust

All duties will be carried out in accordance with the Departmental Health & Safety Policy.

Any other work commensurate with the post or as requested by the Line Manager.

These duties and responsibilities may be changed in accordance with the needs of the Directorate and in particular the post holder may be required to provide support to other areas within the department as required and to carry out any relevant duties that may be requested.

At Northampton General Hospital we provide general acute services and hyper-acute stroke, vascular and renal services to people living in Northamptonshire. As well as this we are an accredited cancer centre and provide cancer services to a wider population of Northamptonshire and parts of Buckinghamshire.

We are proud to be the first hospital in the UK to have obtained Pathway to Excellence® designated accreditation from the American nurses credentialing centre (ANCC).

We celebrate staff achievements and value the importance of working as one big team. That’s why we talk about Team NGH. It’s all about working together to provide the best possible care for our patients and supporting each other to grow and develop our skills. We are driven to helping you to be the best you can be.

We want to recruit the best people to deliver our services across the University Hospitals of Northamptonshire and help to unleash everyone’s full potential. As an organisation, we value how we communicate and promote our vacancies to all communities. The Hospital Group encourages applications from people who identify from all protected groups, especially those from BAME, Disabled and LGBTQ+ backgrounds as these are underrepresented in our hospitals. We understand that we need to work with colleagues from diverse backgrounds and make sure the environment they work in is inclusive and collaborative. We have active Networks that promote and support colleagues from all backgrounds. This ensures everyone feels supported and has a sense of belonging working for Kettering and Northampton General Hospitals.

Apply today and join the largest family in Northamptonshire.