Theatre Porter Supervisor - #1799084

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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

• 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.
  
  

Working for our organisation

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
  
  

Work Experience

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
  
  

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

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
  
  

Personal Qualities/Special Circumstances

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
  
  

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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.