Job overview
We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our bank Portering Team at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.
The service providers 24 hours cover, therefore we'd have a range of shifts available, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Duties range from patient movement, security, driving, post room and waste collection, delivery/collection of food trolleys, linen and the delivery of patient records to ward / department areas.
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 07:00 hours. Weekends and bank holidays will also be included.
Detailed job description and main 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 07/07/2026 and 08/07/2026
Person specification
Other
Essential
- Flexible approach to needs of the service
- Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles
Experience
Essential
- Experience of dealing with the general public
Desirable
- Similar portering experience or some care experience
- Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
- Training in similar portering duties
Language skills
Desirable
- Welsh Speaker Level 1
Qualifications and Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Ability to undertake on the job training in Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge
Desirable
- Good level of general education
- Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
- Welcome Host Certificate
- Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training
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This advert is for Bank Porter with Hywel Dda University Health Board in Haverfordwest, West Wales, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 pro rata per annum. The contract type is Bank - as and when required. The application deadline is 24 Jun 2026.
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