Assistant Logistics and Security Manager - Portering

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

The shift pattern for this position is 4 on 4 off. 

An exciting opportunity exists within the Facilities department of the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to be part of the portering, logistics and security Team on the campus which comprises circa 1940 beds spread across a range of specialities including adult and childrens services. The post holder will play a role in ensuring the provision of key support services at this unique and challenging time.

The roles main duties are:

• Oversee the delivery of the range of Portering
• Logistics and Security services ensuring consistent high quality provision
• Resolution of operational challenges to ensure the seamless delivery of services
• Ensure services provision compliance with all statutory & legislative standards and local & national policy.
• protocol and procedure e.g. National Cleaning standards, local Infection Control Guidance etc
• Maintain a high profile presence acting as a portering, logistics and security interface on a day to day basis with Facilities colleagues, clinical staff, patients and visitors
• Day-to-day management of staff on duty including performance and attendance issues
• Manage and direct Logistic/Security supervisors in the management of sickness absence ensuring full compliance with the Boards Attendance Management Policy, with the aim of achieving the Boards 4% target
• Direct, lead, develop and motivate staff to ensure best performance and effective delivery of services and ensure the delivery of services within allocated budgetary parameters

The post holder will be a member of the portering, logistics and security service available 24/7 to the patients, staff and visitors of the Hospital and will provide management and supervision on a day-to-day operational basis with responsibility for the provision of Logistics and Security services.   Working a Four On Four Off Shift Pattern, 0800-2000 with weekend work and out of hours work on occasion, the post holder will have responsibility for ensuring the seamless delivery of services enabling the provision of safe quality patient care, which consistently complies with the NHS, Facilities Scotland and Healthcare Improvement Scotland.

The provision of portering, logistics and security services covers a wide range of clinical and non-clinical areas. The post holder will undertake a wide range of portering, logistics and security management related functions and will provide contact and interface with clinical staff, patients and visitors on a day to day basis. This role will work closely with other Facilities services, both locally and corporately to support service delivery. The preferred candidate will have knowledge and practical operational experience on a wide range of non clinical support service functions. You must have the ability to be self-motivated and have a can do, problem solving attitude and you must have the ability to respond to unpredictable/emergency situations in a very fast paced environment, although you will receive any essential training required to carry out this role during your induction.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included. We proudly pay more than the living wage and pays enhancements for working unsociable hours, have generous leave entitlements based on the hours worked, and have access to many discounts and benefits including Health and Leisure facilities.

Informal contact: Ross McFarlane, Logistics & Security Manager, , Ross.mcfarlane@ggc.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay.  This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff.  This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours.  However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week.  If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

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