Job overview

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We are looking for a motivated individual with excellent communication, interpersonal and organisational skills who is dedicated to working as part of the team.

Are you an experienced Porter? Do you want to use your skills and experience to help make a difference?

We invite you to apply for our Chargehand post within the Portering Department Team, based at Southend Hospital.

You’ll be joining a hardworking, determined and dynamic team, supporting in driving efficiencies across the service and empowering staff to be the best they can be and in turn ensure the best patient experience is provided at all times.

In return you will have access to the best training in this field which will enable you to develop your skillset and progress your career

Main duties of the job

You will be responsible for the efficient effective and professional supervision of the portering team across the range of portering services to wards and departments, including patient movement, transportation of specimens, medical gas, medical equipment, blood products, supplies, and emergency responses.

This is a working supervisor role and therefore the postholder will be expected to carry out all portering tasks. The post holder will support the Portering Manager; this will include assisting in the rostering of staff, booking and covering annual leave, arranging sickness cover in and out of hours, and assisting with sickness management and performance issues.

You will be responsible for identifying potential risks associated with all associated works and actively working with management to resolve them.

You will participate in Risk assessments on an annual review basis and for any new work identified.

You will be responsible for ensuring that the General Porters adhere to a uniform and PPE Trust requirements.

The Chargehand Porter will also identify any specific training needs for General Porters and development requirements. 

Working for our organisation

Mid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust is now one of the largest in the country, with a workforce of approximately 15,000 who serve a population of 1.2 million people.

We work together, and in conjunction with MSE Health and Care Partnership, to deliver excellent local and specialist services, to improve the health and wellbeing of our patients in a compassionate way, and provide a respectful, but vibrant place for staff to develop, innovate and build careers.

From facilities through to consultant specialists we want to be the best, to achieve this we need to recruit not just those who are the finest in their field but also those who have the potential to be. Yes, experience is important but so is outlook – if you are dynamic, forward-thinking and enthusiastic we want you to join us.

We not only offer you a good working environment with flexible working opportunities, but also the opportunity to develop your career with access to appropriate training for your job and the support to succeed and progress.