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From the employer's advert, checked 26 October 2026.
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About the job
Job summary
This role isnot eligible for visa sponsorship. If it is identified that you require sponsorship to undertake this role your application may be withdrawn
The Portering Supervisor / Working Porter is responsible for the delivery and day-to-day supervision of portering services across designated sites. The post holder will lead by example through active participation in portering duties while supervising the portering team to ensure safe, timely and efficient movement of patients, equipment, materials, waste, linen, mail and supplies. The post holder will contribute to service resilience by coordinating portering resources during periods of increased demand, unplanned events and emergency situations.
The post holder will be expected to work as part of the wider Facilities team, providing an integrated and flexible service, and as such may sometimes be required to undertake duties within other areas of the Facilities Services Department should the needs of the service demand it. This will include providing supervisory support and advice to teams within other disciplines should the need arise.
Main duties of the job
Service delivery and operational management
1. Ensure that a comfortable and safe service user/client environment is provided at all times
2. Undertake additional reasonable duties consistent with the role to support service continuity, including emergency response and incidental support to service users.
3. Liaise with other Facilities services on site to co-ordinate activity.
4. To be the point of contact on each site for portering services.
5. All directorate staff will be required to act, up, down and across (within own capabilities and training) as required to ensure that an efficient and professional service is delivered at all times throughout the Directorate and the Trust
6. Supporting the Apprenticeship programme for Portering Services
7. Day to day supervision and a practical training of other team members
About us
Come and work with us at our award-winning NHS Trust, leading the way for trying new and better ways of working to help improve life for our local communities.
We have around 9,000 staff who provide physical and mental healthcare, support for people with learning disabilities, and adult social care across Staffordshire, Stoke-on-Trent, Shropshire, and Telford & Wrekin. We also run regional and national services, including help for new parents (perinatal care), eating disorders, forensic services, sexual health, and support for people in prison with mental health, drug, or alcohol problems.
We offer great career development for both clinical and non-clinical roles, with ongoing training and support to help you learn and grow.
We are 'United in our Uniqueness' and committed to creating a workplace where everyone feels welcome and can be themselves, no matter their background or identity. We want our staff to feel supported and valued, and we aim to build a team that reflects the communities we serve. Together, we can make sure every voice is heard, and every difference is respected.
Please note, we may be required to close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications
Please be aware that the use of artificial intelligence (AI) in completing application forms will be monitored to ensure fairness and transparency. If you have used AI you must state this in your application.
Job responsibilities
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Job description
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