Hywel Dda University Health Board
Bank Porter
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Job Opportunity: Bank Porters (Current Vacancies)
About the Role
Hotel Services at Hywel Dda University Health Board are recruiting five individuals to join a busy and committed department, providing essential portering services across all wards and departments. The successful candidates will be integral to the smooth running of the organisation, supporting critical hospital operations.
We are seeking Bank Porters to join our well-established team. This role requires:
- Flexibility to work day shifts, night shifts, weekends, and bank holidays.
- Capability to adjust shifts as necessary to meet service needs.
- Availability to cover shifts across all departments.
Key Responsibilities
The role involves a varied duty spectrum, including:
- Patient transfers between wards and departments.
- Waste handling and disposal in compliance with healthcare standards.
- Responding to security concerns, including monitoring and assisting in emergency situations.
- Moving and positioning patients safely (requiring Moving & Handling training).
- Assisting with furniture and medical equipment relocation.
- Mortuary duties (supporting related services as required).
- Operating electronic helpdesks (training provided).
- Undertaking restraining procedures (training provided).
- Attending fire safety training to ensure compliance with workplace regulations.
All successful applicants will receive comprehensive on-the-job training, covering health & safety, moving & handling techniques, restraint practices, and electronic systems.
organisation
Hywel Dda University Health Board delivers NHS healthcare services across:
- Carmarthenshire
- Ceredigion
- Pembrokeshire
- Bordering counties
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Our Service Offerings
| Service Area | Key Locations |
|---|---|
| Four main hospitals | Bronglais Hospital (Aberystwyth), Glangwili Hospital (Carmarthen), |
| Prince Philip Hospital (Llanelli), Withybush Hospital (Haverfordwest) | |
| Five community hospitals | Amman Valley & Llandovery (Carmarthenshire), Tregaron (Ceredigion), |
| Tenby & South Pembrokeshire | |
| Care centres | Aberaeron & Cardigan (Ceredigion) + multiple community settings |
| Primary healthcare | 47 GP practices (6 health board-managed), dental/orthodontic clinics, |
| 97 community pharmacies, 43 ophthalmic practices, healthcare at home | |
| Mental health & disabilities | Full range of community and in-house services |
** Organisation Values**
We foster a strong partnership with:
- Local authorities
- Public, private, and third-sector organisations
- Volunteer programmes
An NHS bilingual policy applies. All applications are equally considered, whether submitted in Welsh or English.
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🇬🇧 ** visa Policy**
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- Self-assessment tool available for visa considerations (Work in the UK).
- Lower visa application fees apply when using the Health and Care visa (exempt from the annual Immigration Health Surcharge).
⚠ Note on Staffordshire University Compliance (if applicable) All applicants undergoing selection will be required to show their right to work in the UK. Failure to comply may disqualify you from the hiring process.
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