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They will also be involved in the strategic direction of portering services in line with hospital strategic plan across The Coombe Hospital. The Head Porter will provide leadership to the operational managers/supervisors in the services and ensure that all policies/procedures and services level agreements reflect the nature of the service required to meet service level expectations from users, and ensure a quality services to patients, visitors and staff. The Head Porter will be expected to contribute to the overall running and development of the department, keep senior management updated on all issues that affect the department / hospital in general and maybe required to deputise for other managers within Support Services Department as needed.\u003Cbr>KEY DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES AND REQUIREMENTS: |  |  |  |  |  |\n|  | FACTOR | ESSENTIAL | DESIRABLE |  |  |\n| EXPERIENCE • At least 5 years working in a Portering role.\u003Cbr>• Experience of working in a supervisory capacity QUALIFICATIONS •\u003Cbr>• Minimum-Educated to Leaving Certificate standard or equivalent.\u003Cbr>Demonstrates a commitment to participation in continuous professional development /education throughout your career\u003Cbr>• Proven track record improving the quality efficiency of services by you.\u003Cbr>• Management and quality improvement assurance initiatives services provided.\u003Cbr>• Management healthcare setting\u003Cbr>• Experience in a Time Attendance system\u003Cbr>• ECDL\u003Cbr>of and\u003Cbr>managed\u003Cbr>delivery of /\u003Cbr>for\u003Cbr>experience in a\u003Cbr>and\u003Cbr>1 |  |  |  |  |  |\n\n| SKILLS/ABILITIES | • People person with excellent communication and interpersonal skills\u003Cbr>• Self-motivated\u003Cbr>• Leadership qualities\u003Cbr>• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team\u003Cbr>• Ability to develop and implement effective quality assurance systems and initiatives\u003Cbr>• Ability to motivate staff to achieve desired results\u003Cbr>• Ability to develop and implement efficient work practices\u003Cbr>• Ability to react appropriately in difficult situations |  |\n| --- | --- | --- |\n| KNOWLEDGE & UNDERSTANDING | • Hospital Operations\u003Cbr>• People Management | • HIQA National Standards for Safer, Better Healthcare / Safer Better Maternity Standards |\n| COMPETENCY | • Knowledge & Experience\u003Cbr>• Leadership & Team working & Communication\u003Cbr>• Commitment to Delivery of a Quality Service\u003Cbr>• Working with & Through Others to achieve\u003Cbr>• Problem Solving & Decision Making |  |\n\n2  \nJOB TITLE: Head Porter  \nABOUT THE COOMBE HOSPITAL  \nThe Coombe Hospital (TCH) Dublin, is a voluntary teaching hospital with national, regional and area responsibilities for ensuring the optimal health of mothers, women and infants (up to 10,000 pregnant women per annum) .  \nThe Hospital is a national tertiary referral centre for specialised services including maternal and fetal medicine, neonatology, gynaecology and anaesthesia.  \nThe Hospital has a substantial academic portfolio in terms of multidisciplinary education, research and training.  \nThe Hospital hosts two University Departments of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, and the Hub Centre for continuing Midwifery education in the Greater Dublin area.  \nOUR PURPOSE  \n“We provide specialist care for women and newborns, putting their needs at the heart of everything we do”.  \nOUR VISION  \nWe aim to be a nationally and internationally recognised leader in healthcare for women, newbornsand their families.  \nOUR VALUES  \nEmpathy For All  \nPeople At The Heart Of Everything We Do Always Striving To Be At Our Best Teamwork  \nDignity & Respec","cbCaijYvIgO6ylai","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaijYvIgO6ylai","pdf",282675,9,"English","# Person Specification\n## Main Function of Post\n## Key Duties / Responsibilities and Requirements\n# About The Coombe Hospital\n## Purpose, Vision and Values\n# Responsibilities & Accountabilities\n## Key responsibilities","[{\"question\":\"What responsibilities does the role have for hospital standards and coverage?\",\"answer\":\"The role is accountable for maintaining portering standards, ensuring adherence to hospital policies (including waste management), and guaranteeing onsite porter coverage 7 days a week via the Head Porter, Deputy Porter, or another nominated porter.\"}]","Head Porter Job Description - Person Specification | PDF",1789359312]