Site Safety Officer

Hywel Dda University Health Board; Haverfordwest; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Haverfordwest is seeking site security officers to conduct fire and security checks while assisting the portering team. The role requires flexibility with predominantly night shifts. Applicants should have relevant experience and a driving license is essential. Welsh speaking is desirable, and support is provided for language learning. This position offers a dynamic work environment within the healthcare sector.

Qualifications

• Experience dealing with the general public.
• Similar portering or care experience preferred.
• Basic Health and Safety knowledge or willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular fire checks throughout the shift.
• Perform site security checks to ensure building security.
• Assist with daily portering duties.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Flexibility

Education

Food Safety level 2 certificate

Welcome host certificate

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

We are seeking to appoint a team of site security officers, to work alongside our well established portering team. These are newly created posts, and the primary responsibility will be to fulfil firewarden and site security duties, alongside the daily portering duties required to maintain a high standard of service throughout the hospital.

It is a 35 hour post, and successful applicants will need to be able to work flexibly within a 24 hour period, although the rota is predominantly night shifts.

Main duties of the job

The post holder will;

• conduct regular fire checks throughout the shift, and addressing or escalating any issues as they arise.
• perform site security checks, ensuring the building has been properly secured, and remains so overnight.

A driving licence to drive Health Board vehicles is essential for this role.

About us

Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.

We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.

We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.

Our services are provided in:

• Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
• Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
• Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
• 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
• Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Job responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

The Health Board is committed to supporting its staff to fully embrace the need for bilingualism thereby enhancing patient and service user experiences. In our commitment to increase the number of staff who are able to communicate in Welsh with patients and professionals, we welcome applications from Welsh speakers.

The ability to communicate in Welsh is desirable for this post. If you do not meet the Welsh Language requirements specified, the Health Board offers a variety of learning options and staff support to help you meet these minimal desirable requirements during the course of your employment with us.

Interviews will be held on 03/10/2025.

Person Specification

Experience

• Experience of dealing with the general public
• Similar portering experience or some care experience.
• Experience of handling difficult or violent persons

Qualifications and Knowledge

• Able to demonstrate literacy, numeracy and comprehension skills.
• Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge, or willingness to learn through on the job training
• Food Safety level 2 certificate.
• Welcome host certificate
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training.

Other

• Able to work flexibly as required
• Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles
• Category C1 driving licence
• Welsh Speaker (Level 1)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.