Portering Shift Lead: Smooth Patient Flow

Blmk Icb; Luton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Portering Shift Manager to lead a busy portering team at the Luton site. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns discussed at interview.

You will coordinate patient movement, equipment and sample transport, ensuring efficient, courteous service and support across hospital departments. A proactive manager will drive rosters, staff development and adherence to infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Basic health and safety training.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Portering services run smoothly and efficiently.
• Liaise with Portering Manager and staff.
• Prepare rotas and allocate staff; conduct appraisals and training.
• Oversee recruitment and supervise the Portering workforce.
• Promote high standards of performance and infection control.

Skills

People Management

Delegation

Forward Planning

Staff Rotas

Budgetary Awareness

Job description

Bedfordshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a Portering Shift Manager to lead a busy portering team at the Luton site. The role is full-time, 37.5 hours per week, with shift patterns discussed at interview.

You will coordinate patient movement, equipment and sample transport, ensuring efficient, courteous service and support across hospital departments. A proactive manager will drive rosters, staff development and adherence to infection control standards.