Job Description

THIS POST IS FIXED TERM FOR 6 MONTHS DUE TO MEET THE NEEDS OF THE SERVICE.



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 have portering experience, preferably in a healthcare setting.



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

You will:

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 and when required.



Portering experience is essential as is a willingness to undertake any relevant training.



We are looking for someone with a pro-active can do approach who can be adaptable to changing service demands.



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



Our team includes GP's, Team managers, Nurses and HCA's; 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.



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.



Please note that any offer of employment will be subject to the successful receipt of a DBS and prison vetting clearances.



Please note if your application is successful and you are invited to interview, they will be held on site at HMP Berwyn to ensure candidates have an understanding of the environment. Requests for virtual interviews will not be accepted.