Band 3 Portering Team Leader - Porters
The closing date is 03 March 2026
Job summary
Working a rotational 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.
To ensure all staff know their duties and have the sufficient skills, training and materials to complete these to a high standard within their allocated areas.
To be one of the portering numbers on the 'shop floor'; monitoring departments and areas serviced by the porter department; ensuring the efficient delivery of duties to the agreed quality standards and in accordance with Standard Operational Procedures.
To actively contribute to the portering department's management team helping produce and deliver rectification plans (where required) or new protocols needed to meet changing demands.
Ensure the accurate recording and interpretation of activity data through the electronic porter allocation system.
Carry a bleep and radio; respond to all calls for the portering department and ensure the land line is managed with all calls received and inputted on to the 'portering services' database.
Manage and approve staff annual leave and other types of leave (e.g. special leave, paternity leave, maternity leave etc.) in accordance with the Department's protocols and Trust policies.
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
26 February 2026
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
304-1099401
Job locations
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer details
Employer name
University Hospitals Birmingham NHS Foundation Trust
Address
Queen Elizabeth Hospital
Mindelsohn Way
Birmingham
West Midlands
B15 2TH
Employer's website
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