Job summary Aneurin Bevan University Health Board has an exciting opportunity to join our Facilities team as a Facilities Operative (Logistics Porter) based at Nevill Hall Hospital, Abergavenny. We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic individual who is committed to enhancing the patient & customer experience, therefore you must have a passion for providing a high level of customer service. The hours will be 22.5 per week to be worked over 3 weekday shifts as part of a 4 week rota. Previous experience is desirable but not essential as full training will be given. Main duties of the job The post-holder will undertake a range of specific work functions, across the Facilities service for which full training will be given. These functions will cover (at separate times), Hospital Logistics which will include: Portering Services Environmental Services Site and Grounds maintenance Receipt & Distribution Traffic Management support The main duties of each function are described in the 'Key Duties & Responsibilities' section on the Job Description. The assignment of these duties will meet the priority needs and demands of the service as identified by the manager/supervisor. The post-holder will therefore be expected to take a flexible approach to their duties, and must also be able to cover rosters which will operate over seven day working, which will include night shifts and bank holidays. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this role; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply. About us Aneurin Bevan University Health Board is a multi-award winning NHS organisation with a passion for caring. The Health Board provides an exceptional workplace where you can feel trusted and valued. Whatever your specialty or stage in your career, we have opportunities for everyone to start, grow and build your career. The health board provides integrated acute, primary and community care serving a population of 650,000 and employing over 16,000 staff. We offer a fantastic benefits package and extensive training and development opportunities with paid mandatory training, excellent in-house programmes, opportunities to complete recognised qualifications and professional career pathways including a range of management development programmes. We offer flexible working and promote a healthy work life balance, provide occupational health support and an ambitious plan for a Wellbeing Centre of Excellence to support you at work. Our Clinical Futures strategy continues to enhance and promote care closer to home as well as high quality hospital care when needed. This includes the Grange University Hospital which provides specialist and critical care and is the newest addition to the clinical futures strategy opening in November 2020. Join us on our journey to pioneer new ways of working and deliver a world-class healthcare service fit for the future. Date posted 05 November 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 040-EA122-1124 Job locations Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG 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 Education & Training Essential Basic general education Literate & Numerate Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months) Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post Desirable BIFM/NVQ level 2 Knowledge & Experience Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills Ability to follow instructions and procedures Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards Dependable & reliable with good time management skills Ability to remain effective under pressure Able to work as part of a team Self motivated and enthusiastic Excellent customer care skills Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation Abilities Essential Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role stated in the Job Description Mental - Able to work under pressure Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased Working Conditions - Able to cope in an emotive environment, such as Accident & Emergency Person Specification Education & Training Essential Basic general education Literate & Numerate Willingness to undertake & complete the ABUHB facilities competency workbook (within 6 months) Willingness to undertake & complete statutory & mandatory training Willingness to undertake future training as required by the post Desirable BIFM/NVQ level 2 Knowledge & Experience Desirable Experience of working in a healthcare or hospitality environment Skills Essential Able to communicate effectively with good interpersonal skills Ability to follow instructions and procedures Capable of achieving and maintaining high standards Dependable & reliable with good time management skills Ability to remain effective under pressure Able to work as part of a team Self motivated and enthusiastic Excellent customer care skills Ability to give a positive impression of yourself and the organisation Abilities Essential Physical - Able to undertake manual handling requirements of the role stated in the Job Description Mental - Able to work under pressure Maintain concentration when undertaking tasks Emotional - Able to cope with the movement of deceased Working Conditions - Able to cope in an emotive environment, such as Accident & Emergency 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 Aneurin Bevan University Health Board Address Nevill Hall Hospital Brecon Road Abergavenny NP7 7EG Employer's website https://abuhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)