Portering Services Supervisor — Hospital Operations Lead

Beaumont Hospital; Dublin; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 is seeking a Portering Services Supervisor (Band 1) on a temporary specified purpose contract. The role covers day-to-day supervision of portering staff, rostering and coordinating service delivery across hospital areas.

The successful candidate will deploy porters to meet department needs, supervise staff, maintain timekeeping, and ensure adherence to hospital policies. 39-hour week, rotating day/night duties, with a wage on the Head Porter pay scale.

Qualifications

• Leaving certificate is mandatory.
• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in portering in an acute hospital environment.
• Desirable supervisory management qualification or equivalent.
• Desirable supervisory experience in portering.
• Demonstrate basic IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and prioritise the duties of portering staff in the area(s) to which they are assigned.
• Allocate and distribute the workload to maximise efficiency.
• Organise and supervise internal delivery systems.
• Liaise with service users and department heads in response to requests.
• Ensure punctuality and maintain timekeeping records; assist with disciplinary procedures as required.
• Ensure staff wear approved uniforms and are well groomed.
• Organise and schedule staff to ensure sufficient coverage at all times.
• Ensure upkeep of portering work and rest areas.
• Attend departmental meetings and adhere to hospital policies.
• Establish regular staff meetings and maintain effective communication within the portering team.

Skills

Portering supervision

Staff rostering

Timekeeping

Tools

IT basics

Job description

Beaumont Hospital in Dublin 9 is seeking a Portering Services Supervisor (Band 1) on a temporary specified purpose contract. The role covers day-to-day supervision of portering staff, rostering and coordinating service delivery across hospital areas.

The successful candidate will deploy porters to meet department needs, supervise staff, maintain timekeeping, and ensure adherence to hospital policies. 39-hour week, rotating day/night duties, with a wage on the Head Porter pay scale.