Job summary
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our portering team at Glangwili General Hospital, Carmarthen
This is an exciting opportunity for a hard working, friendly and conscientious individual to join our team.
Main duties of the job
We have a range of hours which include 24 hours cover including week ends and bank holidays.
Duties range from patients movement, security, driving, post room and waste collection.
Successful candidates will receive full training.
Successful candidates should be available with the need for flexibility in start times, working shifts and hours across the portering service between 06.00 to 24.00 hours. Weekends and bank holidays will also be included.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 11,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services for around 384,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through: Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest;
Seven community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron, Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire;
48 general practices (four of which are managed practices), 47 dental practices (including three orthodontic), 99 community pharmacies, 44 general ophthalmic practices (43 providing Eye Health Examination Wales and 34 low vision services) and 17 domiciliary only providers and 11 health centres;
Numerous locations providing mental health and learning disabilities services;
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on7/10/2024
Job description
Job responsibilities
You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.
The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.
The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.
Interviews will be held on7/10/2024
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public
Desirable
- Similar portering experience or some care experience
- Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
- Training in similar portering duties
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge
Desirable
- Good level of general education
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
- Welcome Host Certificate
- Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training
Language skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required
Desirable
- Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles
Person Specification
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public
Desirable
- Similar portering experience or some care experience
- Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
- Training in similar portering duties
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge
Desirable
- Good level of general education
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
- Welcome Host Certificate
- Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training
Language skills
Desirable
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required
Desirable
- Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles
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.
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.
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).
