Porter - HMP Berwyn

NHS; Wrexham; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider is seeking a Porter (Band 2) to support the Health and Wellbeing team at HMP Berwyn, Wrexham. The role involves providing a safe and efficient portering service, transferring service users and supplies, and supporting the team. Ideal candidates will have portering experience and a proactive attitude. Knowledge of Welsh is desirable. This is a 6-month fixed-term position requiring 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting is preferable.
• Willingness to undertake relevant training.

Responsibilities

• Work as a member of the Portering Team.
• Transfer service users, equipment, and supplies between various locations.
• Provide support to other team members.

Skills

Portering experience

Ability to speak Welsh

Proactive attitude

Education

Good standard of education

Job description

Porter (Band 2) - 6 month fixed term

HMP BERWYN, WREXHAM, NORTH WALES - 37.5 HOURS PER WEEK

We are looking for a porter to support the Health and Wellbeing team. You will have a good standard of education and portering experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. The ability to speak Welsh is desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Overview

Porters support the healthcare team by providing a safe and efficient portering service within the Offender Healthcare Service. You will work as a member of the Portering Team, transferring service users, equipment and supplies between locations in accordance with security measures, protocols and procedures, and providing support to other team members as required.

Main duties

• Work as a member of the Portering Team, providing a comprehensive, safe and efficient Portering Service within the Offender Healthcare Service.
• Transfer service users, equipment and supplies between various locations in accordance with security measures, protocols and procedures.
• Provide support to other team members as required.

Portering experience is essential, as is a willingness to undertake relevant training. We are looking for someone with a proactive can-do approach who can be adaptable to changing service demands.

About us

Prisons are challenging, yet rewarding places for healthcare professionals to work. If you're looking for a role where you can develop your skills and learn something new every day in an environment that never stands still, this is it!

Our team includes GPs, Team Managers, Nurses and HCAs; emergency care is an MDT approach and all our clinical staff are trained to deliver intermediate life support (ILS). Pharmacy is managed by our pharmacist and supported by technicians and assistants.

BCUHB offers of employment are subject to satisfactory receipt of references, enhanced DBS check and prison vetting.

Job details

You will find a full Job Description and Person Specification attached within the supporting documents or by clicking Apply now to view in Trac. Please note that any offer of employment is subject to successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances. If shortlisted, interviews will be conducted on site at HMP Berwyn to help candidates understand the environment. Virtual interviews will not be accepted.

Qualifications and checks

• Essential Qualifications

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975, and a Disclosure to the DBS is required to check for any previous criminal convictions.