Job summary
Porter services comprise of operational duties associated with waste, transport, community beds team, mail, support to cleaning services and general hospital porter duty functions.
Contribute to the provision of healthcare for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) by delivering a porter service which meets all organisational and legislative standards and support the Facilities Unit commitment to quality standards.
Support the Porter Services Supervisor and Porter Team Leader in supervising the provision of Porter Services delivery that is managed from a Facilities Centre based at the hospital and ensuring a high quality service is delivered to patients, staff and visitors in accordance with service specifications. Post holder will be required to perform supplementary duties to respond to service needs and that are appropriate to the Facilities services and in line with their grade.
To assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices, and helping to maintain open, effective communication. Ensure a high quality service is delivered to patients, staff and visitors.
Main duties of the job
Two positions of 37.5hrs posts have arisen within the Porter Services department based at Prince Charles Hospital for permanent, full time, Porters.
Porter will be required to work rostered weekly shifts to include weekends and Bank Holidays.
The role covers the full range of hospital Porter duties and typically this will involve:
- Patient transfers.
- The collection and delivery of specimens.
- Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
- Medical device transfers.
- Waste management duties.
- Postroom duties.
- Driving duties.
- Mortuary transfers.
Full training will be given to become competent at all tasks.
About us
We offer a friendly and satisfying working environment and a benefits package which includes free uniform, a pension scheme, 28 days annual leave and Bank Holidays annual leave.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient transfers.
- The collection and delivery of specimens.
- Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
- Medical device transfers.
- Waste management duties.
- Postroom duties.
- Driving duties.
- Mortuary transfers.
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.
Job description
Job responsibilities
- Patient transfers.
- The collection and delivery of specimens.
- Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
- Medical device transfers.
- Waste management duties.
- Postroom duties.
- Driving duties.
- Mortuary transfers.
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Physically able to carry out strenuous Porter duties
Desirable
- Able to confirm that have worked in a similar role either in or out of NHS
- Knowledge of Porter duties
- Knowledge of Manual Handling / or relevant ongoing training
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a similar role before
Person Specification
Knowledge / Abilities
Essential
- Physically able to carry out strenuous Porter duties
Desirable
- Able to confirm that have worked in a similar role either in or out of NHS
- Knowledge of Porter duties
- Knowledge of Manual Handling / or relevant ongoing training
Experience
Essential
- Worked in a similar role before
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).
