Main area Portering Grade Band 3 Contract Permanent: Five out of Seven covers Days and Nights social and Unsocial hours Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Five out of seven covers days and nights social and unsocial hours)
Employer 279 University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust Employer type NHS Site Royal Sussex County Hospital Town Brighton Salary £24,937 - £26,598 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 29/10/2025 23:59
Assistant Duty Manager - Portering
Band 3
Job overview
An exciting opportunity has arisen to join a highly motivated, dedicated team of Porters taking a position as Assistant Duty Manager leading a team at the Royal Sussex County Hospital.
To assist and lead in the delivery of quality porter, linen and waste management services achieving the highest possible standards for patients, visitors and staff at all times.
Supervise effective and efficient services that meet agreed Trust policies, procedures and operational procedures as directed by the Duty Manager or Help Desk Dispatcher.
Responsible for the standards and hours worked in their areas of responsibility by adhering to the allocation of levels of labour and other costs, including the management of working rosters.
When required to assist with the emergency and evacuation procedures and security situations in accordance with Trust policy.
The post holder will ensure there is ownership of Soft FM services for all patients, staff and visitors who attend the ward areas, clinical departments and public areas.
The post holder will need to be fully aware of the Trust’s Values & Behaviours and Patient First initiatives and act accordingly.
Main duties of the job
As an Assistant Duty Manager for porters will work as part of a team leading a shift ensuring 24/7 cover to the hospital for porters which covers many aspects of the hospitals activities.
Please refer to Job Description and Personal Specification attached.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
* To supervise all porter service activities including patient movement, domestic and clinical waste removal, blood sample/blood product collections, transport of medical gases, mortuary duties, security incidents and helicopter landing responses as required.
* To work and ensure that porter staff work in accordance with Health & Safety Guidelines and Trust/Departmental Policies & Procedures at all times.
* To manage the computerised porter job allocation and activity reporting system when delegated by the Duty Manager.
* Responsible for the performance and hours worked in areas of responsibility by adhering to the allocation of levels of labour and other costs, including the management of working rosters.
* Work with the Duty Manager to plan and amend work schedules/staffing levels to meet fluctuating service activity/demands.
* Highlight any perceived need for staff overtime and bank expenditure to the Duty Manager for approval.
* Promote a safe working environment within Porter, ensuring the safe use and storage of all equipment and materials.
* Ensure that sufficient stock levels of equipment are maintained and any deficiencies reported immediately.
* Report any defects in equipment used in the services to the Duty Manager.
* Ensure staff are provided with, and wear, the correct uniform and personal protective clothing where necessary and act as a role model in this respect.
* Ensure that Porters respect the privacy and dignity of patients whilst carrying out their duties.
Person specification
Experience and Qualifications
* A Good level of general education, Numeracy and Literacy or equivalent experience.
* Willing to undertake Training required, COSHH, Health and Safety and Manual Handling.
* NVQ L4, HND, BTEC in a support service is desirable.
Skills
* Evidence of undertaken own development.
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
* Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve understanding of equalities issues.
* Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role).
Important information for applicants:
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Flexible Working: If you would like to explore potential options regarding flexible working please speak with the appropriate recruiting/line manager.
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Application numbers
This advert has been capped for a limited number of applications; therefore, it will close once the cap has been reached. We therefore encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible if you are interested in this post to prevent you from missing out on applying for this opportunity.
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