Job Summary
Porter services comprise 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 that meets all organisational and legislative standards and supports 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. The post holder will be required to perform supplementary duties to respond to service needs 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
Six positions of 22.5hrs posts have arisen within the Porter Services department based at Prince Charles Hospital for permanent, part-time, Porters.
Porters will be required to work rostered weekly shifts to include weekends and Bank Holidays where required.
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.
* Post Room 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.
Date posted
11 February 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£23,970 a year per annum pro rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
110-EA022-0225
Job locations
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
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.
Person Specification
Knowledge / Abilities Essential
* Physically able to carry out strenuous Porter duties.
Desirable
* Able to confirm that you 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.
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.
Employer details
Employer name
Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
Address
Prince Charles Hospital
Gurnos
Merthyr Tydfil
CF47 9DT
Employer's website
https://joinctm.wales/ #J-18808-Ljbffr