Portering/Security & Transport Manager *Internal*

Job Summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

The Portering/Security & Transport Manager will be based at the West Cumberland Hospital. Their role forms part of the wider 24/7 Facilities Management Department which is responsible for all elements of core function of an ancillary and specialist nature. The Portering/Security and Transport Manager will manage, support and be hands on to give guidance to their teams so that they can provide the support that is needed to maintain the flow of all inpatient and outpatient services.

They will manage the Security and logistics across the two main hospital sites, several community sites, GP surgeries and several stand-alone NHS units across the county. They will Manage and be responsible for a large fleet of Trust vehicles that work out of both the WCH and the CIC sites. The Trust Logistic services (fleet vehicles) cover a wide range of services 7 days a week within the NCIC portfolio and sites externally to the organisation. They will conducted regular security reviews, develop strategies, responses and practical solutions to all elements of site security provisions with the wider security team, communicate complex information. Conduct risk assessments utilising dynamic problem solving techniques to ensure Trust policies and procedures are met and maintained.

Main duties of the job

Directly line manage and lead all the Portering/Security and transport service and staff across the trust sites, some works will involve working outdoors in all weather conditions over a 24/7 period 365 days a year

Complete weekly staff rotas for all staff, allocating duties according to grade, competence and availability

Deploy staff effectively to ensure appropriate coverage, adjusting rotas as required to compensate for absences at short notice, again this can be over a 24/7 period and the Portering manager could be called in to work to support.

Release additional support services to internal and external departments, as and when required and often at short notice, without compromising existing staffing levels

Manage, direct and coordinate transport services on a daily basis.

In the event that a vehicles needs returning to the company for servicing etc the Portering Manager will support the teams by driving the vehicles to the allocated garages.

Oversee vehicle weekly checks which can see them exposed to vehicle fumes and chemicals while out doing these vehicle checks.

Managing all vehicle issues and providing efficient collection and delivery of Hospital goods, pharmacy, pathology, medical records and other vital supplies to wider healthcare providers (GP/Community Sites etc.).

Manage absence effectively and in line with Trust policies and procedures

About Us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

22 January 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£31,049 to £37,796 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7722600

Job locations

WCH

West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

Job Description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure And Barring Service:

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.

The Cost Of The DBS Must Be Met By The Successful Candidate(s) Through Salary Deduction. DBS Charges Are As Follows if Applicable To The Post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC Can Offer Successful Future Employees The Following Benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

• Subject to eligibility
  
  

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job Description

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

• Subject to eligibility
  
  

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

oAdaptable to change in the work practises and technology.

oSelf-motivation and confident with the drive to complete tasks to the required

otimescales and quality standards.

oHave the flexibility to adapt to change in workloads, demands and new challenges

oPersonal commitment to the Trust's values and professional standards

Person Specification

Essential

• oTact and diplomacy in all interpersonal relationships with the Colleagues, patient and visitors
• oAdaptable to change in the work practises and technology.
• oSelf-motivation and confident with the drive to complete tasks to the required
• otimescales and quality standards.
• oHave the flexibility to adapt to change in workloads, demands and new challenges
• oPersonal commitment to the Trust's values and professional standards
  
  

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

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WCH

West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

WCH

West Cumberland Hospital Whitehaven

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

Employer's website

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

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