Porter

Temple B'nai Abraham; Treorchy; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has opened up to join the dedicated Porter team at Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital. This role is essential in ensuring the smooth operation of healthcare services by managing specimen deliveries, medical gas transfers, and waste management. As a key player in the Facilities Unit, you will help maintain high-quality standards and effective communication within the team. This position not only supports the healthcare needs of the community but also emphasizes teamwork and respect, making it a fulfilling role for those passionate about service in the NHS Wales family.

Qualifications

• Ability to speak Welsh is desirable.
• Experience in porter services is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Collect and deliver specimens and medical devices.
• Manage waste and assist with postroom duties.
• Support in supervising the Porter Services delivery.

Skills

Welsh language proficiency

Job description

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Portering department at Ysbyty George Thomas Hospital. The position will consist of working a rota pattern across a seven-day working week.

The postholder will be expected to do the following:

1. The collection and delivery of specimens.
2. Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
3. Medical device transfers.
4. Waste management duties.
5. Postroom duties.
6. Driving duties.
7. Mortuary transfers.

Please note that the above is representative of the expected duties, but the list is not meant to be exhaustive.

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

Porter services comprise operational duties associated with waste, transport, community beds team, mail, support to cleaning services, and general hospital porter duty functions.

The role will contribute to the provision of healthcare for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) by delivering a porter service that meets all organisational and legislative standards and supports 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. The postholder will be required to perform supplementary duties to respond to service needs that are appropriate to the Facilities services and in line with their grade.

The role will also 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.

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board is part of the NHS Wales family. Our Health Board provides primary, secondary, and community health and wellbeing services to around 450,000 people living in three County Boroughs: Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf.

We live by our core values:
We listen, learn, and improve
We treat everyone with respect
We all work together as one team

We are a proud local employer; around 80% of our 15,000 workforce live within our region, making our staff not only the lifeblood of our organisation but also of the diverse communities that we serve.

You will be able to find a full Job description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.