Portering Supervisor

Overview

University Hospitals Sussex NHS Foundation Trust (279) — Portering Supervisor.
The closing date is 19 February 2026
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Worthing Hospital is looking for a Portering Supervisor to ensure that the Portering services team carry out their portering duties following departmental and Trust policies.

Working hours:

Full time, permanent position - 37.5 hours per week. There is a requirement for this to be worked flexibly over a seven day rolling shift pattern.

Should you require additional support with completing your application, please contact the Facilities and Estates Recruitment Team via email: uhsu

Maintain the confidentiality of information about patients, staff and other health service business in accordance with Trust Policy.

Provide effective communication and support to the operation of the department.

To aid hospital staff, visitors and patients when faced with difficult situations caused by third parties, following Trust policies and procedures.

To be able to communicate sensitive issues when dealing with the deceased family using tact and respect.

Guide and direct visitors and deal with telephone calls in a helpful and friendly manner.

To investigate and resolve complaints speedily and effectively, keeping a positive image of the department.

Provide advice and support to the portering team.

Communicate daily with all users.

Understand and adhere to procedures for dealing with complaints.

Attend daily briefing meeting with the Assistant Waste and Portering Manager, and liaise with other Supervisors.

Respond to the emergency Bleep for fire, medical emergency, major obstetric haemorrhage, deploying staff appropriately.

Planning / scheduling of rosters and appropriate annual leave within the team to ensure the service is well covered at all times.

Ability to transfer patients across site.

Ability to transfer waste from source to point of storage.

Assess manual handling / risk prior to movement.

At UHSussex (UHSx), diversity is our strength, and we want you to feel included to help us always put the Patient First. Your uniqueness & experiences will be part of our creative and innovative community where everyone is encouraged to succeed. We have a range of Staff Networks to help break down barriers, and can offer a buddy to help new members settle in.

We re proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level
2) & a Veteran Aware Trust.

We treat our patients & staff with the same compassion & empathy we expect for ourselves. We re here for them when they need us, and we go above & beyond to meet their needs. This can be seen in our candidate information pack & wellbeing programme
, for staff which is extensive & designed to support you when you need it, including where possible, flexible working to support work life balance - because we know that to look after others we must first look after ourselves.

As a university trust and a leader in healthcare research, we value learning, teaching & training so that we can be the best that we can be. From the moment you start with us & throughout your career we will help you to grow & develop. We hope that in choosing UHSx you are choosing a long & happy career where you will be able to see the difference you make & feel valued for all that you do.

We look forward to receiving your application & the start of your journey with UHSx.

Please note:

This role does not meet the minimum criteria for visa sponsorship under the current UK immigration rules, which set specific salary and skill thresholds. As such, we are unable to provide sponsorship for this post. Applicants will therefore need to already have the right to work in the UK to be considered. We include this information at the outset to provide clarity and avoid unnecessary inconvenience for applicants.

If you are applying using a Graduate visa as your right to work, you must have a minimum of 18 months remaining on your visa at time of application.

Please find attached both the Job Description and the Person Specification for this role.

The Job Description provides an overview of the key responsibilities and duties expected for the position, outlining what the role entails on a day-to-day basis. The Person Specification details the qualifications, skills, and personal attributes required to be successful in the role.

• Experience with in a healthcare environment
• Evidence of continual professional development
• Experience in the role of a General Porter
• Experience of Supervising a multi-disciplined work force

• Strong communication skills, including the ability to handle difficult situations effectively
• Able to carry out full range of physical requirements of the role
• Ability to understand rosters / rotas
• Ability to prioritise work
• IT literate including spreadsheets and Excel

• Evidence of having championed diversity in previous roles (as appropriate to role)
• Evidence of having undertaken own development to improve…