Job Overview
We currently have an opportunity in our Portering Services Department for an enthusiastic, motivated individual to work within the Radiology department at the Wrexham Maelor Hospital. The post holder will respond to requests for the movement of patients and goods in an appropriate and timely manner to provide a comprehensive and efficient service. This will involve the lifting, transferring, pushing and pulling of substantial weight with the assistance of mechanical aids where a risk assessment has identified the need to use them; these may include mechanical movers and stairwell climbers. The Health Board offers excellent working conditions including a generous entitlement of paid holiday, enhanced pay for weekend working and an opportunity to join the Superannuation Pension Scheme. We are offering permanent contract of employment for a full time post (37.5 hours) – working 5 days per week; Monday to Friday 09.00am to 17.00pm. Rates of pay are £13.45 per hour. This is a physically demanding role.
If this all sounds like you and you have the drive and enthusiasm to make a difference with a key sense of customer care and focus to deliver, we want to hear from you today.
Main duties of the job
Portering Services provides essential support to all areas of the hospital. The porter will be expected to react to various challenges within the working environment; the workload may increase due to external influences including the environment, weather, patient capacity etc. The porter will work as part of a team, contributing to the smooth running of the service, providing an efficient and effective response to requests for patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples and medicines etc. Whilst many tasks are generally routine, the daily functioning of the service may be unpredictable; therefore a flexible approach is essential and the post holder will be expected to use their own initiative.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Working for our organisation
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) in North Wales has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, it provides 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 we 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
Experience
* Experience in a similar post
Knowledge of Hospital
* Knowledge of Hospital
Essential Criteria: Qualifications
* Good standard of secondary education
Desirable Criteria: Qualifications
* NVQ level 2 in customer service
Essential Criteria: Flexibility to work
* To be available to work weekends and bank holidays
Essential Criteria: Community Sites
* Ability to travel within geographical area
Essential Criteria: Health & Wellbeing
* Able to cope with distressing situations
Essential Criteria: Aptitude & Abilities
* Good communication skills
* Able to work as part of a team
Desirable Criteria: Aptitude & Abilities
* Ability to speak Welsh
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