Portering Services Supervisor
| Posting date: | 24 February 2026 |
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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: | 06 March 2026 |
| Location: | Preston, PR2 9HT |
| Company: | NHS Jobs |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | C9438-26-0053 |
Summary
Communicate verbally with Portering Services Managers and staff by phone, radio and through written procedures, ensuring an effective exchange of information regarding Portering tasks and service needs. Communicate with a range of clinical and non-clinical staff, patients, contractors, and visitors to understand service needs, limitations, and information Governance requirements, in dispatching information beyond the organisations control on both sites. Carry out staff appraisals, training, team briefs and Return to Work interviews Update appraisal plan, appraisal register and Training needs analysis. Maintain staff attendance records, highlighting and discussing areas of concern with departmental managers. Assist and support in the recruitment process. Ensure staff rotas, absence from work and annual leave requests are completed accurately and within a timely manner Carry out Quality Audits of Portering standards across all wards and departments within the Trust Identify non-compliance and ensure rectifications are completed within a timely manner. Ensure Portering Services staff adhere to cleaning, Infection Control and Health and Safety procedures during the cleaning process Provide staff initial and refresher training. Carry out regular audits of staff training Compile data reports on department training completed, planned, and actions required addressing areas of concern Conduct department induction Assist with Security incidents. Liaise with ward / department staff in relation to security incidents Update work procedures with agreed changes, ensuring staff are aware of changes to an area. Identify and report all equipment defects Identify and report any potential risks within the working environment e.g., pest sightings or building environment faults. Follow policies and procedures in relation to building security and access. Pro-actively support the continued improvement of the Portering Services Maintain and develop own competence for the Portering Supervisor role. Supporting, mentoring, and coaching new Porters. Raise requisitions and receipt goods in ensuring compliance with Trust Standing Financial Instructions.