Job summary An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Portering department in Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The position will consist of working a rota pattern of 12 hourly shift rotation. The postholder will be expected to do the following: The collection and delivery of specimens. Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection. Medical device transfers. Waste management duties. Postroom duties. Driving duties. Mortuary transfers. Please note that the above is representative of the expected duties, but the list is not meant to be exhaustive. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. Main duties of the job Porter services comprise of operational duties associated with waste, transport, community beds team, mail, support to cleaning services and general hospital porter duty functions. The role will also 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. The role will also 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. About us Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We live by our core values: We listen, learn and improve We treat everyone with respect We all work together as one team We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only our lifeblood of our organisation but of the diverse communities that we serve. Date posted 28 October 2024 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-EA047-1024 Job locations Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR 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 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 Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria 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 Able to be able to communicate with patients, visitors, medical staff and colleagues in your area of work on a daily basis Good level of literacy and numeracy Familiarity with PCH site Knowledge Essential Good communication skills. Able to work as part of a team. Desirable oCustomer services NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. oFull driving license Person Specification Shortlisting Criteria 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 Able to be able to communicate with patients, visitors, medical staff and colleagues in your area of work on a daily basis Good level of literacy and numeracy Familiarity with PCH site Knowledge Essential Good communication skills. Able to work as part of a team. Desirable oCustomer services NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. oFull driving license 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 Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board Address Royal Glamorgan Hospital Ynysmaerdy Llantrisant CF72 8XR Employer's website https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)