Porter Shift Leader inWirral inWirral PUBLISHED 12 AUG 2024

Inform GDC Portering staff of any relevant information or amendments to the rota.
The Facilities Department are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Porter Shift Leader to join our Goods Distribution team at Clatterbridge Hospital who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering an effective, high quality porter / delivery service. A key element of this role is to ensure the daily deliver of supplies across the site and the accurate processing of relevant documentation and orders.

  • Daily supervision of Good Distribution Centre (GDC) Portering Service staff.
  • Monitor attendance and absence of GDC Portering Services Staff.
  • Document and arrange cover for sickness absence, annual leave and training.
  • Inform GDC Portering staff of any relevant information or amendments to the rota
  • Monitor performance of all GDC Portering staff in line with the core values and behaviours of the role.
  • Complete relevant administrative documentation relating to sickness, annual leave, training and Appraisal's.
  • Conduct return to work interviews for GDC Portering Services Staff.
  • Training new and current staff in line with policies and procedures i.e. cages and manual handling.
  • Forward reporting on a daily basis to the Portering Manager.
  • Good Understanding of how the role contributes to infection prevention and control within the healthcare environment.
  • Attend all necessary training to gain the knowledge and skills required to be a fully competent Shift Leader.
  • Attend necessary training in line with the Facilities Services refresher training requirements and the Trust Mandatory Training Matrix.
  • Participate in the Trust annual appraisal system and personal development process.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jill Lawton Job title: Assistant Facilities Manager Email address: Telephone number:

For Further Information please contact Facilities Services department on
The Facilities Department are looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated Porter Shift Leader to join our Goods Distribution team at Clatterbridge Hospital who enjoys working as part of a team and can demonstrate a commitment to delivering an effective, high quality porter / delivery service. A key element of this role is to ensure the daily deliver of supplies across the site and the accurate processing of relevant documentation and orders.

  • Daily supervision of Good Distribution Centre (GDC) Portering Service staff.
  • Monitor attendance and absence of GDC Portering Services Staff.
  • Document and arrange cover for sickness absence, annual leave and training.
  • Inform GDC Portering staff of any relevant information or amendments to the rota
  • Monitor performance of all GDC Portering staff in line with the core values and behaviours of the role.
  • Complete relevant administrative documentation relating to sickness, annual leave, training and Appraisal's.
  • Conduct return to work interviews for GDC Portering Services Staff.
  • Training new and current staff in line with policies and procedures i.e. cages and manual handling.
  • Forward reporting on a daily basis to the Portering Manager.
  • Good Understanding of how the role contributes to infection prevention and control within the healthcare environment.
  • Attend all necessary training to gain the knowledge and skills required to be a fully competent Shift Leader.
  • Attend necessary training in line with the Facilities Services refresher training requirements and the Trust Mandatory Training Matrix.
  • Participate in the Trust annual appraisal system and personal development process.

All new colleagues can expect to receive a warm and friendly Wirral welcome from the very first time they make contact with us. We are described as “competent and caring staff” by our patients.

Wirral University Teaching Hospital NHS Foundation Trust is situated on The Wirral peninsula which has a stunning coastline and beautiful countryside surroundings, with great activities for its residents.

We are one of the largest and busiest acute Trusts in the North West of England, comprising of the Wirral’s only Emergency Department. We provide a high quality range of acute care services and employ over 6,000 staff, who serve a population of approximately 400,000 people across Wirral, Ellesmere Port, Neston, North Wales and the wider North West footprint.

We have approximately 855 beds trust-wide and our financial turnover is in excess of £337m.

The Wirral is easily accessible with excellent transport links including motorway, train, bus or ferry and within easy reach to the major cities of Liverpool, Chester and Manchester as well as neighbouring North Wales.

For further details / informal visits contact: Name: Jill Lawton Job title: Assistant Facilities Manager Email address: Telephone number:

For Further Information please contact Facilities Services department on


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