Job summary
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Portering and Transport Assistant Manager to join our department.
The successful candidate will assist the Portering and Transport managers in having day to day responsibility for the supervision of the Portering and Transport staff, ensuring smooth running of the departments.
To provide a patient and non related, effective and efficient Portering and Transport service throughout the Trust.
To assist the Portering & Transport manager in having day-to-day responsibility for the supervision of the Portering and Transport staff, ensuring smooth running of the departments.
Main duties of the job
- Deputise in the absence of Portering & Transport Managers.
- To direct and supervise staff within the Portering & Transport Departments,as required.
- To undertake documentation required for Payroll Services.
- To ensure Trust Policies and departmental policies and Procedures arestrictly adhered to.
About us
You will be working for an organisation which values and respects all its staff and the community it serves. The Trust is a leader in the NHS and research sectors and provides excellent benefits for its staff. This includes commitments to professional development but also many policies to support employees in balancing their personal and professional lives.
Please see the attached documents to the NHS Jobs page for this vacancy which gives you more detail on why you should come and work for us.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Job description
Job responsibilities
Please view the attached Job Description and Person Specification documents for full details regarding this post.
When completing your application please ensure that you clearly demonstrate how you meet the role criteria.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level qualification or equivalent and/or could demonstrate substantial experience in a similar role.
- Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above to include English and Maths (or equivalent experience / quals)
Desirable
- Intermediate/Advanced Health & Safety Certificate.
- Completed or working towards Edward Jenner course
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Transport department
- Tact and diplomacy
- Team Player
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Range of IT skills, including databases and fleet management systems
- Good organisation and time management skills,
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures, or a similar organisation.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Experience of dealing with external regulatory bodies. E.g. DVLA, Department of Transport, etc.
- Previous experience of managing large fleets or equivalent experience.
- Supervisory management experience
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of keeping up-to-date on current Transport affairs and legislation and national/local targets e.g. reduced carbon.
Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to influence and persuade.
- Ability to manage and respond to change positively
- Good communicator
Other Factors
Essential
- Full driving licence valid for the UK. Licences issued after 01/01/1997 will require the following categories in addition to the standard licence - B+E, C1 and D1
Desirable
- A valid 7.5t Licence with full CPC training and (digital) taco card.
Person Specification
Qualifications
Essential
- Educated to A level qualification or equivalent and/or could demonstrate substantial experience in a similar role.
- Educated to GCSE grade 4/C or above to include English and Maths (or equivalent experience / quals)
Desirable
- Intermediate/Advanced Health & Safety Certificate.
- Completed or working towards Edward Jenner course
Experience
Essential
- Previous experience of working in a Transport department
- Tact and diplomacy
- Team Player
- Self-motivated and able to work on own initiative.
- Range of IT skills, including databases and fleet management systems
- Good organisation and time management skills,
Desirable
- Knowledge of Trust Policies and Procedures, or a similar organisation.
- Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements
- Experience of dealing with external regulatory bodies. E.g. DVLA, Department of Transport, etc.
- Previous experience of managing large fleets or equivalent experience.
- Supervisory management experience
Further Training
Essential
- Evidence of keeping up-to-date on current Transport affairs and legislation and national/local targets e.g. reduced carbon.
Skills/Aptitudes
Essential
- Ability to influence and persuade.
- Ability to manage and respond to change positively
- Good communicator
Other Factors
Essential
- Full driving licence valid for the UK. Licences issued after 01/01/1997 will require the following categories in addition to the standard licence - B+E, C1 and D1
Desirable
- A valid 7.5t Licence with full CPC training and (digital) taco card.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
