Porter

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board; Bridgend; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health organization in Wales is seeking porters to manage patient and materials movement, ensuring cleanliness and efficiency in various locations. Responsibilities include carrying out tasks as directed by supervisors, driving duties, and timely deliveries. This role is demanding and requires physical stamina. The organization offers a team-oriented workplace focused on growth and development. Join us to make a significant impact in the community.

Benefits

Generous leave

Flexible work

Access to ongoing learning and development

Qualifications

• Physically fit and able to undertake demanding tasks.
• Good organizational skills for delivery and collection tasks.
• Ability to follow procedures and instructions from supervisors.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Driving duties as required.
• Plan and organize daily delivery and collection of mail.

Job description

Porters are responsible for carrying out the duties of patient and materials movement, ensuring that outside areas are kept litter free. They may be requested to work in any location which is part of the Health Board and act as a vehicle driver when required. The provision of linen services and receipt and delivery of supplies will also apply if applicable to the area / site the porter is assigned to.

Responsibilities

• Carry out tasks as directed by supervisor.
• Carry out specific duties appropriate to the portering functions in individual departments ensuring that all necessary tasks are completed.
• Plan collection and delivery of articles as directed by departmental head when providing cover in R+D.
• Driving duties as required.
• To plan and organise accurate and timely daily delivery and collection of mail when working in post room.
• To deliver urgent medical records to departments as requested.
• To undertake a variety of physically demanding tasks.
• To ensure that the following duties are completed in accordance with Trust, Departmental and statutory procedures.
• To collect Transfusion blood for all wards and departments.
• Ordering taxi's at main entrance for patients on request.

About the Company

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.