Operating Department Porter

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking an enthusiastic Operating Department Porter to join the portering team at Withybush Hospital. The role involves ensuring safe patient care, effective communication, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the health services. Various shift patterns are available, and candidates with a caring attitude and excellent communication skills are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Literate and numerate.
• Experience in health or social care is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Safe transportation of blood and clinical specimens.
• Cleaning of theatres and general maintenance checks.
• Collection and return of patients from ward.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Good general education

Job description

Job overview

We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our portering team at Withybush Hospital.

No formal qualifications are required but you should demonstrate a caring attitude and have excellent communication skills and the ability to work as part of a team. As an Operating Department Porter you will ensure patients receive safe standards of care. You will communicate effectively at all times and in conjunction with other team members, contributing to maintaining the department philosophy.

Various shift patterns are available.

Main duties of the job

Duties will be varied and will include the following:

safe transportation of blood/blood products and clinical specimens to the path lab.

cleaning of theatres, general maintenance checks, handling and safe disposal of waste and linen

collection and return of patients from ward/admitting area

The post holder will be expected to undertake allocated tasks in relation to the care environment , the direct care of the patient/client and in accordance with the Health Board's policies and procedures.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

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 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 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.

Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.

Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).

Community facilities, including:

48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes

Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.

Detailed job description and main 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 on 15.7.25

Person specification

Language Skills

Desirable criteria

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Qualification and Knowledge

Essential criteria

• Good general education
• Literate and numerate

Desirable criteria

• NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare related subject

Experience

Desirable criteria

• Experience of working in a health or social care environment
• Experience of delivering good service to members of the public

Other

Essential criteria

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service