Porter

Transformation Unit; Llanfairfechan; Remote; GBP 24,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales is recruiting for a Band 2 Portering/Driver to support Integrated Vaccination Service locations in Llanfairfechan. The role is full time (37.5 hours per week), permanent, with a salary of £26,300 per annum, pro rata where applicable.

Welsh language skills are desirable but not essential. The post involves a flexible, team-based approach, driving and portering duties, and working across vaccination sites to ensure smooth service delivery

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• Clean driving licence for Category B cars
• ECDL
• Advanced Driving Qualification
• Basic First Aid certificate

Responsibilities

• Provide a comprehensive Portering service to vaccination sites.
• Assist in patient movement, collection and delivery of samples, medicines and vaccines.
• Support timely delivery of stores, mail, and ad hoc duties across locations.

Skills

Driving Licence

IT Literate

Welsh Speaking

Team Working

Customer Care

Education

ECDL

Advanced Driving Qualification

Basic First Aid certificate

Clean driving licence for Category B cars

Job description

Main area Integrated Vaccination Service Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various hours) Job ref 050-EA232-1026

Employer Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board Employer type NHS Site Bryn Tirion Town Llanfairfechan, Conwy Salary £26,300 per annum, pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 25/10/2026 23:59

Band 2

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Job overview

Provision of comprehensive Portering/Driver services will provide essential support to locations of the BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service to ensure service delivery. The porter will be expected to react to the various challenges within the working environment, and the workload may be increased due to external influences including the environment, weather, patient capacity etc.

The porter will work as part of a team contributing to the smooth running of the service, providing an efficient and effective response to requests for patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples, medicines and vaccine etc, whilst ensuring that other tasks such as, delivery and uplift of stores trolleys, mail, packages including patient notes (local agreement, domestic stores, medical gases, escorting patient’s areas and other ad hoc duties on a regular basis within BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service locations in a timely manner.

Whilst many of the tasks are generally routine the daily functioning of the service may be unpredictable therefore a flexible approach is essential and the post holder will be expected to use own initiative.

Main duties of the job

To provide a comprehensive Portering service to the vaccination sites demonstrating consistent quality, efficiency and effectiveness in a safe,
methodical and confidential manner.

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

Working for our organisation

If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales. Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and ‘Proud to Lead’ competence framework.

Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the “Disability Confident Employer” scheme.

Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.

Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or.

Qualifications

• Good standard of general education
• Clean driving licence for Category B cars
• ECDL
• Advanced Driving Qualification
• Basic First Aid certificate

Experience

• Experienced Driver
• Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public
• Experience of Working within a Team
• Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service

Knowledge

• Good knowledge of local geographical area for deliveries/uplifts
• Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
• Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices

Skills

• IT Literate
• Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner
• Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable
• Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
• Welsh speaking

To work in the UK, all candidates who are not UK or Republic of Ireland (RoI) nationals require sponsorship to obtain either a Health and Care visa or Skilled Worker visa , unless you have permission to work via another route. Non UK / RoI candidates wishing to apply should self-assess the likelihood of obtaining a Certificate of Sponsorship by visiting Work in the UK . If you are eligible for the Health and Care visa, application costs are lower and you do not need to pay the annual Immigration Health Surcharge.

Employer certification / accreditation badges

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.