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Portering Manager at University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust
We are firmly committed to being the best possible provider of healthcare and place to work in the NHS and we have an opportunity to recruit to this exciting role.
The post holder will provide responsibility for the operational Portering team delivering a comprehensive, professional and responsive Portering Service. Demonstration of clear leadership of the services delivered and the team ensuring an efficient and effective high quality service.
Day to day operational responsibility for ensuring that the range of Facilities functions including at ward level, Portering, Linen Services and managing the Waste on-site.
Previous applicants need not apply
Main duties of the job
Support the development and implementation of a number of service improvement projects defined nationally or locally, taking responsibility for achieving defined targets and implementing action plans to deal with under-performance.
Ensure that the departments and Trust objectives are effectively achieved through translation into improved service delivery. As Portering Manager having the responsibility of managing the Portering teams across the sites, managing this large staffing group to ensure a high quality, efficient and cost-effective service is delivered to the users.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
- The post holder will provide responsibility for the operational Portering team delivering a comprehensive, professional and responsive Portering Service.
- Demonstration of clear leadership of the services delivered and the team ensuring an efficient and effective high quality service.
- Support the development and implementation of a number of service improvement projects defined nationally or locally, taking responsibility for achieving defined targets and implementing action plans to deal with under-performance.
- Actively ensure that any service improvement activity reflects the needs of the patient and service users
- Proactively promote a positive image of the service and its benefits to patients.
- Ensure that the departments and Trust objectives are effectively achieved through translation into improved service delivery. As Portering Manager having the responsibility of managing the Portering teams across the sites, managing this large staffing group to ensure a high quality, efficient and cost-effective service is delivered to the users.
- Day to day operational responsibility for ensuring that the range of Facilities functions including at ward level, Portering, Linen Services and managing the Waste on-site,
Person specification
Skills
Essential
- Good knowledge of facilities services management and applicable legislation i.e. food safety/cleaning standards and Hygiene Code of Practice
- Experience of managing and monitoring budgets
Desirable
- Able to interpret and implement policies and procedures
Experience
Essential
- Demonstrate knowledge and experience of working at an operational management level in a similar field within NHS or private sector
- Sound knowledge across all Facilities Services disciplines and willingness to learn
- People management experience including Supervisory of a Team.
- Experience of co-ordinating and developing a range of diverse services
Desirable
- Demonstrate experience of working under pressure to deadlines
Training & Qualifications
Essential
- Management Qualification or equivalent experience in Facilities Services management at NVQ Level 4
- Formal training or equivalent experience of Food Safety up to Level 4
- COSHH, Infection Prevention Control
- Health & Safety IOSH Management of Risk
Analytical and Judgement skills
Essential
- Working to deadlines safely in a care environment.
- Required to work within an unpredictable and demanding environment requiring concentration when undertaking work tasks.
- Good facilitation skills; able to lead meetings effectively
Planning and organisation skills
Essential
- Well organised with attention to detail and accuracy
- Good IT and keyboard skills word processing,
- Self- motivated and able to work on own initiative and meet tight deadlines organising work of self and others
Desirable
- spreadsheets/report writing skills
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
Essential
- Able to demonstrate a commitment to and understanding of the importance of treating all individuals with dignity and respect appropriate to their individual needs.
- All staff are expected to engage in compassionate and inclusive leadership in the provision of high quality care and interactions with Ability to work out of hours or on call when required Full UK driving Licence ( Max 3 points)
Communication and relationship skills
Essential
- Communicates well at all levels with tact and diplomacy
- Excellent oral and Communication skills including Complex report writing and presentation skills
Commitment to Trust Values and Behaviours
Essential
- Must be able to demonstrate behaviours consistent with the Trust’s Values and Behaviours
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This advert is for Portering Manager with University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust in Leicester, Midlands, England. It is listed as a Band 5 Manager and corporate role. The advertised salary is £32,073 - £39,043 per annumm. The contract type is 9 months (9 Months Fixed Term). The application deadline is 23 Jul 2026.
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