Assistant Duty Manager - Portering
| Posting date: | 15 October 2025 |
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| Salary: | £24,937.00 to £26,598.00 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £24937.00 - £26598.00 a year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 29 October 2025 |
| Location: | Brighton, BN2 5BE |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9279-25-1957 |
Summary
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.