Porter

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Abercanaid; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is seeking two fixed-term/secondment porter posts for 12 months to cover secondments within Porter Services. The role involves supporting patient transfers, specimen handling, waste management and related duties across NHS Wales operations at CTMUHB facilities.

You will work rostered weekly shifts including weekends and bank holidays, collaborating with the Porter Services Supervisor and Team Leader to ensure a high-quality, compliant porter service that

Qualifications

• Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential.
• Experience in hospital Porter services is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Patient transfers.
• Collection and delivery of specimens.
• Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
• Medical device transfers.
• Waste management duties.
• Postroom duties.
• Driving duties.
• Mortuary transfers.

Skills

Welsh language (Desirable)

Job description

Two fixed term/secondment posts have arisen for 12 months to cover secondments within Porter Services. If you are interested in applying for the secondment position, you must obtain permission from your current line manager prior to applying for this post. Porter services comprise of 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 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. 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., Porter will be required to work rostered weekly shifts to include weekends and Bank Holidays. 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.
• Postroom duties.
• Driving duties.
• Mortuary transfers.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see 'Welsh Language Guidance' in the documents right at the bottom.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: We listen, learn, and improve We treat everyone with respect We work together as one team CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.