Portering & Transport Supervisor

Portering & Transport Supervisor, you will oversee the day-to-day delivery

of portering and transport services, ensuring safe, efficient and

customer-focused support across the Trust. You will supervise and motivate a

team of drivers and porters, monitor service performance, manage resources

effectively and support continuous improvement initiatives.

role involves working closely with clinical and non-clinical teams, external

providers and key stakeholders to maintain high service standards, compliance

with health and safety requirements and effective service delivery. You will

also contribute to staff development, performance management and operational

planning while promoting a positive and professional team culture.

post is primarily Monday to Friday, although occasional weekend and Bank

Holiday working will be required in line with service needs.

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using AI technology to generate responses on NHS Job application forms. We

strongly discourage this and will conduct a thorough screening process before

selecting candidates to progress to the next stage. If you are using AI to

enhance your application, please disclose this in your NHS Jobs application

form.

for the development and provision of an effective, efficient and well

coordinated Porter/Transport support service to the Trust and also to other NHS

service users through Service Level Agreement and formal contracts.

DIMENSIONS

Budget manager

for Transport/Porters Services

Line manager

for Driver/Porters

review the service and implement new methods of service delivery to ensure that

a cost effective quality service provision to both clients and staff can be

developed and maintained.

Lead and

motivate this highly reactive support service, where team work and

communication is essential.

To manage,

motivate and empower a team of well-trained staff, that are receptive to change

and dedicated to achieving Trust performance targets through SLAs and formal

contracts.

Carry out

staff appraisals, develop and implement Personal Development Plans for team

members to meet the objectives of the organisation and the individuals.

Managers with submissions for service developments and assist with long and

short term business plans.

To act as

primary point of contact for Porter/Transport Services and liaise with Service

users within the Trust and other local NHS organisations through Service Level

Agreements on delivery of service provision.

develop and maintain effective communication links with other Heads of

Department.

To encourage

and develop a culture of excellent customer service and promote a professional

and caring image, recognising the contribution of such services to the overall

client experience.

To develop and

maintain all risk assessments associated with the service are carried out and

outcomes are communicated to relevant staff.

Manage the

financial budget of the Services in compliance with Trust financial procedure

controls, raising requisitions and authorise payments for services provided.

for relevant Health and Safety matters associated with the Transport/Porter

services ensuring effective provision of staff awareness and training.

Prepare and

manage local Health and Safety Plans in line with Trust Health and Safety

Policies, Legislation and Statutes.

To be

responsible for the management and control the waste compound ensuring all

types of waste is removed and recorded in compliance with legislation

(Hazardous Waste Regulations).

To develop and

implement effective waste segregation and minimisation arrangements throughout

the trust maintaining detailed information and reporting on Waste Management

Performance.

Contribute to

Business Continuity Plans.

Assist in the

development of Green Travel Plan.

for management of Taxi Contract.

for providing a transport service in accordance with Trust Transport Policy,

Transportation of Dangerous Goods.

Ensure all

documentation relating to Carriage of Dangerous Goods is monitored.

Unit Directorates

Estates and

Infection

control

Procurement

and Supplies

The job

description is not an exhaustive list. It is subject to change in light of

service developments and in consultation with the post holder and his/her

manager.

For full details of the role please see the supporting documents attached.

are a specialist NHS Foundation Trust that provides community, mental health

and learning disability services for the people of Barnsley, Calderdale,

Kirklees and Wakefield. We also provide low and medium secure services and are

the lead for the west Yorkshire secure provider collaborative.

Our mission is

to help people reach their potential and live well in their communities, we do this

by providing high-quality care in the right place at the right time. We employ

staff in both clinical and non-clinical services who work hard to make a

difference to the lives of service users, families and carers.

We encourage

and welcome applications from all protected characteristic groups, we value

diversity and want our workforce to be reflective of our communities.

Being

a foundation Trust means were accountable to our

members, who can have a say in how were run. Around 14,300 local people

(including staff) are members of our Trust.

Join

us and you will be one of over 4,500 staff committed to supporting and improving

the mental, physical and social needs of the thousands of people we meet and

help each year.

are committed

to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children, young people and

vulnerable adults and expects all colleagues and volunteers to share this

commitment.

We do reserve to right to close vacancy before the advertised closing date if necessary, so please apply as soon as possible.

Special Knowledge/Skills

Personal Attributes

Physical Attributes

Qualifications

Essential: - ILM Management certificate level 3 or equivalent.

Desirable: - NHS experience.; - IOSH Certificate.; - EDCL.

Training

Essential: - Knowledge of Hazadous Waste Regulations.; - Knowledge of Carriage of Dangerous Goods legislation.

Experience