Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Porter - HMP Berwyn

The closing date is 24 September 2025

Job summary

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.

Porter (Band 2) - 6 month fixed term

HMP BERWYN, WREXHAM, NORTH WALES -37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We are looking for a porter to support the Health and Wellbeing team. You will have a good standard of education and have portering experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Main duties of the job

You will:

  • Work as a member of the Portering Team, providing a comprehensive, safe and efficient Portering Service within the Offender Healthcare Service.
  • Transfer service users, equipment and supplies between various locations in accordance with security measures, protocols and procedures.
  • Provide support to other team members as and when required.

Portering experience is essential as is a willingness to undertake any relevant training.

We are looking for someone with a pro-active can do approach who can be adaptable to changing service demands.

About us

Prisons are one of the most challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work - if you're looking for a role where you can develop your existing skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, then this is it!

Our team includes GP's, Team managers, Nurses and HCA's; emergency care is an MDT approach and all our clinical staff are trained to deliver intermediate life support (ILS). Pharmacy is managed by our pharmacist and supported by technicians and assistants.

BCUHB offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of references, enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HMP-EA001-0925

Job locations

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Job description

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click Apply now to view in Trac.

Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.

Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential Qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Essential Experience
Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

  • Essential Qualifications

Experience

Essential

  • Essential Experience

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

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board

Address

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Employer's website

https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Co-ordinator

Jonathan Felton

Jonathan.Felton@wales.nhs.uk

01978523271

Details

Date posted

17 September 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

6 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

050-HMP-EA001-0925

Job locations

HMP Berwyn

Bridge Road, Wrexham Industrial Estate

Wrexham

LL13 9QE


Supporting documents

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