Facilities Portering Manager - Lead Teams & Patient Care

LEEDS TEACHING HOSPITALS NHS TRUST; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training opportunities

Career progression

Benefits package

Job summary

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Portering Supervisor to lead the Portering team across St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. You will supervise Portering Supervisors and staff, on the shop floor, and ensure adherence to policies and training.

The role focuses on maintaining service quality, managing performance, implementing HR policies, and promoting strong industrial relations while supporting infection control and patient flow.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a portering or estates/Facilities team in a healthcare setting.
• Ability to implement and monitor compliance with policies and procedures.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to drive performance on the ground.

Responsibilities

• Manage Portering services across St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary.
• Supervise Portering Supervisors and staff, and monitor day-to-day performance.
• Ensure mandatory training is completed and best practices followed.
• Implement HR policies (sickness, capability, recruitment) and promote good industrial relations.
• Collaborate with Facilities colleagues to improve service delivery and patient flow.

Skills

Staff management

Relationship building

Infection control

Leadership

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Leeds Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust is seeking a Portering Supervisor to lead the Portering team across St James Hospital and Leeds General Infirmary. You will supervise Portering Supervisors and staff, on the shop floor, and ensure adherence to policies and training.

The role focuses on maintaining service quality, managing performance, implementing HR policies, and promoting strong industrial relations while supporting infection control and patient flow.