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Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust Portering Supervisor

The closing date is 17 November 2026

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Job summary

The Portering Services at Royal United Bath Hospitals are proudly provided by an In House Team. The service operates 24/7 providing a portering service across site to the 200+ clinical areas.

We are looking to recruit a Portering Supervisor with a "can do" attitude and passion for providing patients with an excellent portering service - you will be joining a dynamic and enthusiastic Portering Services Management Team.HOURS OF DUTYThe post holder will work a variety of shift patterns, with the occasional 10pm-6am shift to cover their colleagues when they are absent.

Contract is for 37.5 HOURS and does attract enhanced rates of pay and includes weekend working. Rotas for supervisors are issued 1 month in advance.

Enhancements will be paid for abnormal hours.

If you are up for the challenge, enjoy leading teams and wish to be part of a dynamic and successful In House Team, then press APPLY now. We would like to hear from you. Please ensure you answer all questions carefully and include 2 references from previous employers.The interview will be in the form of a panel interview and desk top exercise lasting 1 hour.Please ensure you read the job specification before you consider applying: the post holder will need to possess a full clean driving license

Main duties of the job

? To ensure an efficient and effective high quality portering service is provided to all clinical and non-clinical departments.? The receiving, recording, and issuing of prioritised portering requests to portering staff utilising the Patient Flow portering management software system.? To monitor portering staff performance and to provide on the job training for all portering staff as required.? To liaise on a regular basis with the portering manager to discuss any issues arising from the provision of the portering service.? To carrying out all general portering duties as required.

About us

We are proud to be part of BSW Hospitals Group - a formal partnership between the Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust, Great Western Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and Salisbury NHS Foundation Trust. With a combined workforce of over 17, 600 colleagues, and budget of 1.6 billion the Group is united by a common purpose to deliver the best possible care to over 1 million people.

We are creating a health and care system that works with the people we care for, reducing the differences people currently face in access, experience and outcomes, improving the experience of our colleagues and tackling shared challenges like sustainability and finances. Every improvement we make across our Group will be guided by what creates the greatest benefit for our colleagues, our patients, our communities and our partners.

By working together, we make a real difference for our patients, each other, and our community. Every role matters in delivering the exceptional, person-centred care we're proud of.

We're committed to a compassionate, inclusive culture where kindness is championed, differences are valued, and diversity makes us stronger.

We want to support you to thrive, taking your career to its full potential. We prioritise staff wellbeing - and yes, we even have a pool!

Discover what it's like to live and work in Bath, explore our RUH staff benefits, and learn how we're building healthcare for the future through the Dyson Cancer Centre and our commitment to research.

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-8333824

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Coombe Park

BATH

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please find attached to the vacancy a detailed person specification and job description for further information about this role.

Person Specification

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATION TO LEVEL 3

Essential

• Has the relevant qualification or equivalent
• Relevant qualification OR 3 years experience, with internal management training

Desirable

• Management Qualifcation to level 5, and 3 years experience

FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE

Essential

• Possess a valid UK full clean licence

Desirable

• Possess a valid UK full clean licence with C1 category

MAN MANAGEMENT/TEAM SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Must have had experience managing teams of 12 or more

Desirable

• Experience in either healthcare or a complex service managing a team of 12 or more

Person Specification

NATIONALLY RECOGNISED SUPERVISORY/MANAGEMENT QUALIFICATION TO LEVEL 3

Essential

• Has the relevant qualification or equivalent
• Relevant qualification OR 3 years experience, with internal management training

Desirable

• Management Qualifcation to level 5, and 3 years experience

FULL CLEAN DRIVING LICENCE

Essential

• Possess a valid UK full clean licence

Desirable

• Possess a valid UK full clean licence with C1 category

MAN MANAGEMENT/TEAM SUPERVISORY EXPERIENCE

Essential

• Must have had experience managing teams of 12 or more

Desirable

• Experience in either healthcare or a complex service managing a team of 12 or more

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Coombe Park

BATH

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Coombe Park

BATH

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ruh.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Deputy Head Facilities

Timm Schofield

[email protected]

01225821117

Details

Date posted

06 November 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

Depending on experience per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

427-8333824

Job locations

Royal United Hospitals Bath

Coombe Park

BATH

BA1 3NG

United Kingdom

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