Bank Porter

Please note as driving forms part of this role, you must hold a current driving licence and be comfortable driving the company vehicle during your shift.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone looking for a new challenge. Our porters work across all departments carrying out a varied role where no two days are the same. The role will involve providing an efficient Portering service within the hospital.

The post holder will be required to undertake a wide range of routine Portering duties including patient movement, moving and handling, in line with the Portering department and general Health Board policies and procedures, with a commitment to customer care, following on the job training.

They will also be required to provide and maintain a flexible, dedicated, comprehensive support service to departments of the hospitals, under the direction of Portering Coordinator/ Portering Shift Leaders, establishing both clinical and non-clinical departments to function effectively.

The post holder will work as part of a team to provide an efficient Portering services to the Health Board, contributing to first class customer service to all users of the Health Board.

We believe our staff are our biggest asset. We want to develop a positive, inclusive, and caring culture that engages and inspires all our staff, with a clear focus on improvement and advancing equality of opportunity

Hours of work will vary and individuals will be expected to be available at short notice, hours of work will include early mornings, evenings and night shifts and may also involve working at the weekend or during a bank holiday shifts.

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board.

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

As a Porter you will be responsible for operating general security of the hospital and ensuring the building is secure and any issues identified escalated and reported in a timely manner. This will include undertaking Medical gas cylinder management and removal of clinical and general waste. If you think you would thrive working in a friendly environment, and you have great people skills and enjoy meeting people then this might well be the role for you. We are looking for individuals who take pride in what they do and can transfer this to the hospital, ensuring that high standards are maintained both internally and externally. Someone with these qualities will thrive in this position.

Informal enquiries should be directed to Craig Williams, Deputy Catering Manager on 01792 516432

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