Porter Supervisor

Are you looking for a new challenge?

We have an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking team as a Porter Supervisor working at the Princess Anne Hospital on Fixed shifts 2pm to 10pm Monday to Friday. There may be occasions where you will be required to work in the Portering team at Southampton General Hospital as a Supervisor.
ABOUT THE TEAM

The Portering Team consist of around 107 Porters and Supervisors covering University Hospital Southampton Foundation Trust and Princess Anne Maternity Hospital. It is a complex service providing support across the Trust.

Attached you will find the person specification document which provides more detail about the essential and desirable skills and experience
hiring managers as guidance during shortlisting.

As one of the largest acute teaching Trusts in England, we offer learning and development opportunities to help you achieve the career you aspire to. UHS is rated ‘Good’ by the CQC and in the latest national NHS Staff Survey, we were in the top 10 acute trusts for staff engagement and for staff recommending the hospital as a place to work or receive care.

All non-clinical roles may involve a mixture of on site and remote working, Specific details and flexible working options can be discussed as part of the interview process. UHS employees are able to access a range of NHS discounts, are entitled to a minimum of 35 days paid holiday (pro rata), and we offer a generous pension scheme. Southampton is an attractive place to live and work situated on the south coast, with an international airport and direct trains to London.

The New Forest National Park and beaches of the Jurassic coast are also right on our doorstep. The city offers living costs 20% lower than London and 14 schools rated outstanding by Ofsted.
What you’ll do
- Be central in supporting the wider team as a Supervisor
- Maintain key working relationships across the Trust and with external suppliers/contractors to maintain clear communication on behalf of the portering department
- You will be at the forefront of shaping our future services, playing an important part within the Portering Team, providing quality Supervision and project support

What we’re looking for

**You will**:

- Have previous experience as a Supervisor/Team Leader
- We’re looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic person with a mature, responsible and flexible outlook to join our busy team.
- Have excellent communications skills, both written and verbal, and be able to communicate at different levels.
- Have a proactive approach to managing a team and workloads with the flexibility and ability to work under pressure and to tight deadlines.
- Have a high standard of professionalism.
- Have a good standard of IT skill, particularly with Microsoft Office.