Lead Theatre Porter

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A local healthcare provider is seeking a Lead Theatre Porter to support the multidisciplinary team in the Operating Department. Responsibilities include patient movement, managing staffing levels, and ensuring quality service improvement. Ideal candidates require GCSEs in English and Maths, along with a management or health and safety qualification. The position offers a competitive salary between £23,875 and £24,365 per annum.

Qualifications

• Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths or equivalent.
• Health and Safety qualification IOSH/NEBOSH required.
• Management qualification ILM/NVQ or equivalent or willingness to work towards.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate timely movement of patients between wards and the Operating Department.
• Manage day-to-day leave and absence for the team.
• Monitor, action, and implement changes from Datix reports.

Skills

Prioritisation and initiative

Customer care skills

PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Education

GCSE standard in English and Maths or equivalent

Management qualification ILM/NVQ or equivalent

Health and Safety qualification IOSH/NEBOSH

Job description

Overview

Lead Theatre Porter at Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust. DSFS Ltd are recruiting into the role.

Responsibilities

The post holder will be part of the multidisciplinary team within the Operating Department and will support the day-to-day operation and smooth running of the department. Key duties include facilitating timely movement of patients between wards and the Operating Department, and assisting with the movement and maintenance of equipment and materials within the department and the hospital in general. Specific responsibilities include:

• Collect blood as required.
• Review the team rota on a day-to-day basis to ensure correct and safe staffing levels and appropriate skills mix.
• Manage day-to-day leave and absence, including conducting return-to-work interviews up to and including stage 1 and 2 absence reviews.
• Actively manage staffing, review the need for staff recruitment, workforce planning and succession planning in cooperation with the faculties manager and Theatre Matron.
• Participate in recruitment processes, workforce planning and staff support for the ODO Team.
• Ensure a nominated Team Leader to cover any absence and that they understand their role.
• Monitor, action, investigate and implement changes from Datix reports.
• Continuously review the service to identify areas for service improvement related to quality, efficiency and effectiveness.
• Represent the ODO Team at Theatre Workforce Meetings and other relevant forums.

Qualifications and Training

• Educated to GCSE standard in English and Maths or equivalent
• Management qualification ILM/NVQ or equivalent or willingness to work towards
• Health and Safety qualification IOSH/NEBOSH
• Lifting and Handling
• ECDL / CLAIT

Experience

• Experience of change management and decision making
• Experience of managing a team
• Task prioritisation and allocation
• Hospital background
• Portering/Theatres experience
• Conducting appraisals
• Conducting absence control interviews

Skills and Knowledge

• Prioritisation and initiative
• A common-sense approach
• Customer care skills
• PC literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Understanding of Portering Standard Operating Procedures and Emergency Action Plan
• Ability to plan and manage tasks through to completion

Personal Attributes

• Confident and assertive
• Smart appearance
• Physically fit
• Works well under pressure
• Demonstrates the ability to challenge when required
• Self-motivating and proactive
• Customer-focused
• Resilient and able to work under pressure
• Ability to prioritise workload
• Diplomatic in difficult situations
• Good written and oral communication skills
• Shows integrity
• Experience working in diverse teams and commitment to equality and diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such a submission for Disclosure to the DBS is required.

Employer

Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Salary: £23,875 to £24,365 per annum (pro rata)

Important notices

Derbyshire Support and Facilities Services Limited does not currently offer a Certificate of Sponsorship; applications requiring sponsorship will not be considered. Please complete all sections of the application form. See the DSFS website for more information.