Operating Department Porter

NHS; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading organization in the NHS seeks an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join their portering team at Withybush Hospital. This permanent, full-time role involves ensuring safe patient transportation and maintaining healthcare standards. Candidates should demonstrate a caring attitude and excellent communication skills, with Welsh language ability being a plus.

Qualifications

• No formal qualifications required.
• Ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable.
• Experience in health or social care environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safe transportation of blood and clinical specimens.
• Cleaning theatres and handling waste safely.
• Collection and return of patients from wards.

Skills

Communication Skills

Caring Attitude

Teamwork

Education

Good General Education

Literate and Numerate

NVQ Level 2 in a Healthcare Related Subject

Job description

Job summary

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.

About us

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.

Details Date posted

17 June 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£23,970 a year per annum

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

100-EA018-0625

Job locations

Withybush Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Job description Job 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

Job description Job 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

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Qualification and Knowledge Essential

• Good general education
• Literate and numerate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare related subject

Experience Desirable

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

Other Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service

Person Specification Language Skills Desirable

• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Qualification and Knowledge Essential

• Good general education
• Literate and numerate

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 in a healthcare related subject

Experience Desirable

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

Other Essential

• Flexible approach to the needs of the service

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

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details Employer name

Hywel Dda University Health Board

Address

Withybush Hospital

Fishguard Road

Haverfordwest

SA61 2PZ

Employer's website

https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)