Theatre Porter Supervisor - #1799084
North Bristol NHS Trust
Date: 17 hours ago
City: Bristol
Contract type: Full time
Work schedule: Full day

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Job Overview
Are you looking for a role in a fast paced and exciting environment?
Do you have the skills to coordinate activities and provide supervision to colleagues?
Would you like to contribute to the care of patients who are coming into hospital for an operation?
If you have answered "yes" then why not join our Theatres & Medirooms Team as a Theatre Porter Supervisor?
The Theatre Porter Supervisor is a core member of the Perioperative Team across all areas of Theatres and Medirooms.
The Theatre Porter Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the Band 2 porters on a shift-by-shift basis ,reporting to the Clinical Coordinators for Anaesthetics and Ancillary staff.
The Theatre Porter Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out duties as delegated by the Registered Practitioners (Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners) to support patient flow and theatre efficiency within the theatre and medi-room environment.
Main duties of the job
The Theatre Porter Supervisors Are Responsible For
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a detailed list of the roles and responsibilities of this post please read the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Essential criteria
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
Please note that if you apply for a position with North Bristol NHS Trust, you may be contacted via TRAC or via email. This includes invites for job interviews. We therefore recommend that you regularly check your TRAC Account and email accounts including junk and spam folders.
Our job adverts may close as soon as sufficient applications have been received. Considering this, if you are interested in this role, please do apply as soon as you can.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) describes algorithms that can be used to produce new content, including audio, code, images, text, simulations, and videos. It is developing all the time and is now being used as a support mechanism for all kinds of content-based creations. Please note the use of AI is monitored and if applicants have used it then they are required to declare this.
Job Overview
Are you looking for a role in a fast paced and exciting environment?
Do you have the skills to coordinate activities and provide supervision to colleagues?
Would you like to contribute to the care of patients who are coming into hospital for an operation?
If you have answered "yes" then why not join our Theatres & Medirooms Team as a Theatre Porter Supervisor?
The Theatre Porter Supervisor is a core member of the Perioperative Team across all areas of Theatres and Medirooms.
The Theatre Porter Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the Band 2 porters on a shift-by-shift basis ,reporting to the Clinical Coordinators for Anaesthetics and Ancillary staff.
The Theatre Porter Supervisor will be responsible for carrying out duties as delegated by the Registered Practitioners (Nurses and Operating Department Practitioners) to support patient flow and theatre efficiency within the theatre and medi-room environment.
Main duties of the job
The Theatre Porter Supervisors Are Responsible For
- Co-ordinating day to day staffing across the theatre complex, including changes at short notice due to sickness and workload.
- Within the supervisory team, managing staff shift rotation, weekly allocation and return to work meetings for short term sickness.
- Set an example for the team by always acting within the Trust standards.
- Working closely with the Band 7 Clinical Co-ordinators to oversee smooth running of the operating schedule.
North Bristol NHS Trust employs over 12,000 staff providing healthcare to the residents of Bristol, South Gloucestershire and North Somerset from our award-winning hospital building at Southmead. We are the regional Major Trauma Centre, and an internationally recognised centre of excellence in a range of services and major specialities. Our vision is that by enabling our teams to be the best that they can be, we will provide exceptional healthcare, personally delivered.
North Bristol NHS Trust values all people as individuals. We aim to be an anti-discriminatory organisation and are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. We welcome applicants from all underrepresented groups.
Detailed Job Description And Main Responsibilities
For a detailed list of the roles and responsibilities of this post please read the Job Description and Person Specification attached.
Person specification
Education/Training/Qualifications
Essential criteria
- Apprenticeship in Health Level 2 or QCF Diploma level 2 Health (NB: Although this qualification is essential for the role, applicants without the relevant course will be expected to complete the training in the workplace as an apprenticeship)
- Numeracy and Literacy Level 1 or equivalent
- Evidence of full-time education achievements
- IT skills, basic word, Email, keyboard skills, data collection
- Ability and willingness to undertake appropriate training for required clinical activities
Essential criteria
- Experience of working in a health or social care setting
- Be able to work as a member of a team
- Experience of time management skills and prioritising work
Essential criteria
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
- Able to complete appropriate documentation accurately
- Able to demonstrate an awareness of healthcare work and policies and procedures
- Able to adapt quickly to changing situations
- Committed to providing high quality patient care
Essential criteria
- Flexible and adaptable to change, able to work a range of shifts and moving across wards, departments as the need arises.
- Able to demonstrate calm, caring patient manner/attitude
- Enthusiasm and commitment to working within health care setting
- Able to meet the physical and educational demands of the role
Please note that North Bristol NHS Trust does not reimburse travel expenses relating to interview attendance.
If you feel you meet the requirements of the Disability Act / Two Ticks scheme and require further support/advice, please contact us on tel 0117 414 1151.
North Bristol NHS Trust are committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
The successful applicant(s) will normally commence at the minimum of the scale unless they have previous NHS service at the same band. Progression through the scale is by annual increments.
At North Bristol Trust (NBT), we know diverse and inclusive environments lead to happier and healthier teams and improved patient care and outcomes. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are currently underrepresented in NBT’s workforce at Band 8a and above. These include people from Black, Asian and minority ethnic backgrounds, disabled people and LGBTQIA+ people.
Please note that stringent pre-employment checks are undertaken on all successful applicants prior to commencement in post.
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