University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Band 3 Portering Team Leader

The closing date is 23 October 2025

Job summary

Working a rotational shift pattern and responsible for the daily supervision and the efficient and effective delivery of the portering service to the standards set by the Foundation Trust. This is through the daily compilation of duty rotas and the efficient distribution of staffing resources to all areas as required. Post holder will need to ensure effective communications are maintained between the portering service, its staff and patients; leading by example to motivate the team in delivering quality standards.

Main duties of the job

To work a rotational shift pattern, to delegate daily areas of work to staff through the completion of duty allocation rosters; ensuring adequate staffing levels are provided to all areas of the Trust by the effective use of all available resources within the agreed budget.

About us

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust strives to have an inclusive culture where everyone feels like they belong, can thrive, knows that they add value and feels valued. We do this by developing compassionate and culturally competent leaders, being values driven in all that we do and by creating a welcoming and inclusive workplace that thrives on the diversity of our people. As such we want to attract and recruit talented individuals from all backgrounds, and for each of you to feel supported for the diversity you bring, to achieve your full potential. For those staff with a disability, including physical disability, long term health condition, mental health or neurodiverse condition, this also means being committed to making reasonable adjustments needed for you to carry out your role.

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1093844-1

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Job description

Job responsibilities

*Please Note : For a detailed job description for this vacancy, please see attached Job Description*

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Basic Education to Senior School Level
  • *Numerate and literate
  • *Successful completion of aviation fire training on a regular basis to retain a certificate of competence
  • *Certificate in or evidence of working towards first line supervisory management or willingness to achieve
  • *Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

  • *Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • *Experience of working within the NHS
  • *Portering experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Must be physically fit to move trolleys and chairs as required
  • *Ability to work shifts if and when required.
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • *Basic Education to Senior School Level
  • *Numerate and literate
  • *Successful completion of aviation fire training on a regular basis to retain a certificate of competence
  • *Certificate in or evidence of working towards first line supervisory management or willingness to achieve
  • *Driving Licence

Experience

Essential

  • *Experience of working within the NHS

Desirable

  • *Experience of working within the NHS
  • *Portering experience

Additional Criteria

Essential

  • *Must be physically fit to move trolleys and chairs as required
  • *Ability to work shifts if and when required.

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

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


Employer's website

https://www.uhb.nhs.uk/jobs.htm (Opens in a new tab)


Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Hiring Manager

Steve Cox

Steve.cox@uhb.nhs.uk

01213712676

Details

Date posted

16 October 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£24,937 to £26,598 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working

Reference number

304-1093844-1

Job locations

Queen Elizabeth Hospital

Mindelsohn Way

Birmingham

West Midlands

B15 2TH


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