Portering & Security Supervisor in317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary in317 02 Royal Victoria Infirmary PUBLISHED 17 DEC 2023

Band 4: £26,530 to £29,114 a year per annum + enhancements for unsociable hours  PERMANENT 
They should have knowledge of the roles and functions of all wards and departments within the hospital.

  • To assist the Portering / Security Manager in the provision of effective / efficient Portering / Security Services using all equipment / resources available to the department.
  • The post holder will be responsible for the supervision, discipline of staff under their control.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered, pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Portering and Security Services is part of Estates & Facilities. Portering and Security Supervisors are responsible for the daily allocation of Portering and Security staff on duty.

They should have knowledge of the roles and functions of all wards and departments within the hospital. The Supervisor should have knowledge of and implement Trust Policies and Procedures.

The Supervisor will assist the management team in the maintenance of records, organisation of staff rotas, public holiday and annual leave with the use of IT and other equipment.

  • 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
  • Interviews Date Tuesday, October 2024

Duties will include the close supervision of both Portering & Security staff primarily at the Freeman Hospital ensuring appropriate utilisation and allocation of staff and resources, completion of duty rosters and adherence to departmental and Trust policies/procedures in all areas.

You will be responsible for:

  • ensuring that the department provides an efficient and timely service to users at all times
  • the training, supervision, monitoring and appraisals of staff in the department
  • responding to emergency/security calls
  • carrying out porters tasks as and when required

The successful applicant will work on a 12-hour shift basis as part of a 6 man team of Supervisors. The position will include days and night working. Please note that Bank Holiday and weekend working is included as part of the shift pattern and a flexible attitude to working hours, shifts and occasional overtime is essential.

Applicants will be required to work across the organisation, providing supervisory cover at other Trust sites as per the needs of the business.

  • To assist the Portering / Security Manager in the provision of effective / efficient Portering / Security Services using all equipment / resources available to the department.
  • The post holder will be responsible for the supervision, discipline of staff under their control.

As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Please note it is a requirement of The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust that all successful candidates who require a DBS for the post they have been offered, pay for their DBS certificate. The method of payment is a salary deduction from your first months pay.

Portering and Security Services is part of Estates & Facilities. Portering and Security Supervisors are responsible for the daily allocation of Portering and Security staff on duty.

They should have knowledge of the roles and functions of all wards and departments within the hospital. The Supervisor should have knowledge of and implement Trust Policies and Procedures.

The Supervisor will assist the management team in the maintenance of records, organisation of staff rotas, public holiday and annual leave with the use of IT and other equipment.

  • 37 Hours 30 Minutes/Week
  • You will be redirected to Trac to apply for the vacancy. Please expand the job details section and read all of the information before applying for the vacancy
  • Interviews Date Tuesday, October 2024

Duties will include the close supervision of both Portering & Security staff primarily at the Freeman Hospital ensuring appropriate utilisation and allocation of staff and resources, completion of duty rosters and adherence to departmental and Trust policies/procedures in all areas.

You will be responsible for:

  • ensuring that the department provides an efficient and timely service to users at all times
  • the training, supervision, monitoring and appraisals of staff in the department
  • responding to emergency/security calls
  • carrying out porters tasks as and when required

The successful applicant will work on a 12-hour shift basis as part of a 6 man team of Supervisors. The position will include days and night working. Please note that Bank Holiday and weekend working is included as part of the shift pattern and a flexible attitude to working hours, shifts and occasional overtime is essential.

Applicants will be required to work across the organisation, providing supervisory cover at other Trust sites as per the needs of the business.



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