About this role
Job summary
As a Porter Supervisor, you'll oversee a team that carries out a wide range of tasks, making the role both interesting and varied. No two days are the same, and because we provide services to the NHS, you'll play an important part in supporting better care.Your responsibilities will include organising and overseeing the collection and movement of items, waste disposal, sorting and delivering post, and moving furniture. You'll need to manage priorities, work flexibly, and think on your feet to solve problems as they arise.You'll also ensure vehicles are driven safely and that work is carried out efficiently, sometimes outdoors in all weather conditions. There may be interaction with patients, so you'll need to promote safety and show sensitivity to their needs.This role is ideal for someone who enjoys leading a team and making sure a diverse range of tasks are completed to a high standard.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of the role will include:
Our porter supervisors are hands on, at times will you'll be carrying out the same range of tasks as our Porters as well a s co-ordinating the work of the team.
You'll provide support and supervision to the team including managing workload and carrying out line management duties.
Organising and overseeing the collection and movement of items, waste disposal, sorting and delivering of post and moving furniture.
About us
NTW Solutions is proud to provide services to the NHS. We keep hospitals clean and patients fed and we keep buildings running and grounds tidy. Our digital teams support the vital systems the NHS relies on, our pharmacy team ensures patients get the medicine they need, and our workforce team recruits people onto the frontline. We transcribe thousands of important medical letters, provide a lease car service to keep people on the move, and ensure supplies are paid on time.
We are dedicated to being a great and inclusive place to work. We provide a wide range of benefits including a good rate of pay and pension and an extensive range of discounts. We care about health and wellbeing and offer a range of support for the people who work here.
We believe everyone has potential and welcome applications from people from a culturally diverse background, those who are LGBTQ+, people with disabilities, anyone who is unemployed or has been out of work for a period of time, or those who have served in our armed forces.
We were set up by CNTW NHS Foundation Trust to provide support services. As a limited company we have built a commercial ethos onto our NHS values and now provide our services to other NHS organisations and beyond.
Job description Job responsibilities
Please find attached job description for full details.
We welcome your application.
Please note that all jobs will be appointed on the NTW Solutions Limited terms and conditions (not NHS/A4C terms).
If you currently work for NTW Solutions on AfC terms and and conditions, you will be given the choice to retain these or move onto NTW Solutions terms and conditions. Please note that the above advertised salary will not apply if you choose to remain on AfC.Anyone currently paying into the NHS Pension scheme will be able to retain this.
Person Specification
Experience Desirable
Previous experience in a supervisory role
Skills And Knowledge Essential
Good oral and verbal communication skills Ability and confidence to make decisions Knowledge health and safety legislation Must be able to meet the mobility requirements of the post
Education and Qualifications Essential
Possess a full UK driving license which permits the driving of a 15 seat mini bus and long trailer (3.5 tonne maximum weight)
Desirable
Health and Safety Qualification
Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Employer details Employer name NTW Solutions Limited
Address HWP Hospital
Waterworks road
Sunderland
SR2 0NB
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://www.ntwsolutions.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)