Radiology Porter
Our Radiology Porters provide an invaluable service transporting patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs around the hospital site. They are also involved with a wide range of other duties including moving furniture, delivering supplies, delivering specimens to the laboratories and changing medical gases such as oxygen cylinders.
We are currently hiring a part‑time (22.5 hours) Radiology Porter for the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in a busy Radiology department.
To succeed in this role you will need to be well presented, have excellent communication skills, be flexible and adaptable, and demonstrate a genuinely caring approach to others. Radiology Porters work a variety of early and late shifts including some weekends. Saturday and Bank Holiday work attracts a 50% enhancement in addition to basic salary.
We are looking for someone who shares the values of the University Health Board (UHB): trust, respect, personal responsibility, integrity, kindness and dedication to the well‑being of patients and staff.
Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
Responsibilities
* Transport patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs around the hospital site.
* Move furniture and equipment within the hospital.
* Deliver supplies, specimens and medical gases (e.g., oxygen cylinders) to appropriate departments.
* Assist patients with clinical processes and support other healthcare staff as required.
* Maintain hygiene and infection control standards while transporting patients.
* Work flexibility across early and late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.
Qualifications
* Numeracy and literacy skills; formal educational qualifications.
* NVQ in Customer Service (or equivalent).
Experience
* Previous experience of working with the general public.
* Experience of portering in a hospital or NHS setting.
* Ability to work unsociable hours and bank holidays.
* Polite, courteous and friendly demeanour.
Skills
* Good telephone manner and basic computer/keyboard skills.
* Leadership or teamwork skills.
Personal Qualities
* Good communicator, approachable and team‑oriented.
* Flexible, motivated and able to encourage others.
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure suitability for work with vulnerable people.
Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Address
University Hospital of Wales, Radiology Department
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