Theatre Porter

NHS; Wrexham; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales is seeking theatre porters to support anaesthetic, theatre and recovery teams at Wrexham Maelor Hospital. This role involves assisting with patient transfers and handling clinical and non-clinical waste, with a focus on safety and patient care.

Full and part-time hours are available, with employment in a NHS Wales setting that values equality, diversity, and flexible working arrangements.

Qualifications

• Good standard of education e.g. English and Maths or equivalent experience
• Willingness to develop further

Responsibilities

• Transfer patients by trolley or bed to and from Theatre Suites and back to wards.
• Collection of refuse from Theatre's disposal points and removal to compound in accordance with departmental/HB procedures.
• Organise own day to day workload within scheduling guidelines to ensure that all tasks are completed to the set standard.
• Ensure compliance with Health Board and departmental policies, procedure and good practices.

Job description

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

Are you good with people? Do you feel comfortable with physical work, like pushing beds and lifting heavy equipment? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to join the Theatre Team at Wrexham Maelor Hospital.

To provide support to the anaesthetic, theatre and recovery teams in delivering high standards of patient care and experience.

Full and part time hours available.

Main duties of the job

Transfer patients by trolley or bed to and from Theatre Suites and back to wards.

Collection of refuse from Theatre's disposal points and removal to compound in accordance with departmental/HB procedures. This will involve clinical, household and special waste including limb bins/sharps boxes.

Organise own day to day workload within scheduling guidelines to ensure that all tasks are completed to the set standard.

Ensure compliance with Health Board and departmental policies, procedure and good practices.

You will be able to find a full list of duties on the Job Description.

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 please click “Apply now” to view in Trac.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

• Good standard of education e.g. English and Maths or equivalent experience
• Willingness to develop further

Experience

• Theatre portering experience

Aptitude and Abilities

• Able to maintain patient confidentiality
• Work effectively with other professions
• Able to communicate effectively
• Remains calm under pressure
• Motivation

Values

• Respectful of others
• Can demonstrate good interpersonal skills

Other

• Able to work hours flexibly
• Ability to speak Welsh

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.

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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.