Job Description

This is a fixed term/secondment until 30/11/2025 to meet the needs of the service. If you are a Hywel Dda University Health Board employee and are applying for this post as a secondment, agreement for the secondment is needed from your current manager prior to application.
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual to join our portering team at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.
This is an exciting opportunity for a hard working, friendly and conscientious individual to join our team.
Main duties of the job
We have a range of hours which include 24 hours cover including week ends and bank holidays.
Duties range from patients movement, security, driving, post room and waste collection.
Successful candidates will receive full training.
Successful candidates should be available with the need for flexibility in start times, working shifts and hours across the portering service between 07.00 to 24.00 hours. Weekends and bank holidays will also be included.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board is the planner and provider of NHS healthcare services for people in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire and its bordering counties. Our 12,000 members of staff provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services to almost 400,000 people across a quarter of the landmass of Wales. We do this in partnership with our three local authorities and public, private and third sector colleagues, including our volunteers, through:
Four main hospitals: Bronglais General in Aberystwyth, Glangwili General in Carmarthen, Prince Philip in Llanelli and Withybush General in Haverfordwest.
Five community hospitals: Amman Valley Hospital and Llandovery Hospital in Carmarthenshire, Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire Hospital Health and Social Care Resource Centre in Pembrokeshire.
Two integrated care centres (Aberaeron and Cardigan, Ceredigion).Community facilities, including:
48 General Practices (GP surgeries), 49 Dental Practices, 98 Community Pharmacies (chemists), 44 General Ophthalmic Practices (including eye health and low vision services), 38 sites providing mental health and learning disability services, care within your own homes
Highly specialised and tertiary services commissioned by the Welsh Health Specialised Services Committee, a joint committee representing seven health boards across Wales.
Details
Date posted
09 June 2025
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
23,970 a year per annum
Contract
Fixed term
Duration
5 months
Working pattern
Full-time
Reference number
100-EA017-0625
Job locations
Bronglais General Hospital
Caradog Road
Aberystwyth
SY23 1ER
Job description
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 23/06/2025. Job description
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 23/06/2025.
Person Specification
Experience
Essential

• Experience of dealing with the general public

• Similar portering experience or some care experience
• Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
• Training in similar portering duties

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to undertake on the job training in Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge

• Good level of general education
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
• Welcome Host Certificate
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

• Welsh Speaker Level 1

• Flexible approach to needs of the service
• Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles

• Experience of dealing with the general public

• Similar portering experience or some care experience
• Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
• Training in similar portering duties

• Literate and numerate
• Ability to undertake on the job training in Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge

• Good level of general education
• Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
• Welcome Host Certificate
• Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

• Welsh Speaker Level 1

• Flexible approach to needs of the service
• Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles