# Bank Support Services Assistant Porter

> NHS job listing from Job Clerk for Powys Teaching Health Board.

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## Summary

- **Status:** Live
- **Employer:** Powys Teaching Health Board
- **Town:** Bronllys
- **Region:** West Wales
- **Country:** Wales
- **Profession:** Estates and facilities
- **Grade:** Band 2
- **Salary:** £26,300 pro rata
- **Contract type:** 0 days (To cover Weekdays, Weekends, bank holidays & Evenings)
- **Employment type:** Flexible working, Other, 0 hours per week (Ad hoc when required)
- **Closing date:** 2026-06-05T23:59:00.000Z
- **Posted:** 2026-05-22T08:12:18.590Z
- **Source information URL:** https://www.healthjobsuk.com/job/UK/Powys/mid_Powys/Powys_Teaching_Health_Board/Porter/Porter-v8025596
- **Application URL:** https://apps.trac.jobs/job-advert/8025596?ShowJobAdvert=&feedid=9002
- **Employer website:** https://pthb.nhs.wales

## Job Content

### Job overview

Sponsorship

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

You will need to be a motivated and reliable individual with good communication skills.  As part of the role you will be working closely with clinical staff and other various departments. A good understanding of health and safety is essential. Any training requirements will be given.

### Main duties of the job

The Porter Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services Supervisor to undertake a range of porter and housekeeping duties, with the aim to provide logistical support to the Hotel Services and other departments. In addition to periodically to support the wider Hotel Services Team as directed e.g. catering or cleaning tasks.

### 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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

## Job Details

Sponsorship

Currently we are unable to provide certificates of sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the Home Office’s criteria. Anyone requiring a certificate of sponsorship is therefore unable to be shortlisted and interviewed.

You will need to be a motivated and reliable individual with good communication skills.  As part of the role you will be working closely with clinical staff and other various departments. A good understanding of health and safety is essential. Any training requirements will be given.

## Job Description

The Porter Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services Supervisor to undertake a range of porter and housekeeping duties, with the aim to provide logistical support to the Hotel Services and other departments. In addition to periodically to support the wider Hotel Services Team as directed e.g. catering or cleaning tasks.

## 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.

We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.

## Person Specification

### Other

**Essential**

- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Able to work hours flexibly.

### Values

**Essential**

- Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and  staff.

### Experience

**Essential**

- Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in work procedures, practices and equipment for a Porter role  and associated tasks.

### Aptitude and Abilities

**Essential**

- To be able to perform  independently or as part of  a team whilst demonstrating  the values and behaviours  expected of the  organisation.
- To be able to follow  instructions and organise  own work to meet the team  objectives, adapting work to  meet any changing priorities  which may need to meet  tight timeframes.

**Desirable**

- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.

### Qualifications and/or  Knowledge

**Essential**

- Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
- Knowledge gained on  corporate and local induction,  completion of internal training  programme within 6/8 weeks,  to include:  Appropriate Health and Safety  Training.  Fire Training.  Moving and handling skills.  Cleanliness Champion training.  Knowledge of policies and  procedures.  Knowledge of the site.  Basic food hygiene. Successful completion of  agreed minimum training  within the first 12 months of  employment

**Desirable**

- To have gained  a Level 2 NVQ  in cleaning  services or  equivalent or  are willing to  participate in  further training  to achieve it.
- To have gained  a Level 2 in  numeracy and  literacy or  equivalent or  are willing to  participate in  further training  to achieve it..

## Documents

- [privacy notice (pdf, 808.3kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2375)
- [occupational health (docx, 102.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10319179)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 278.7kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?edoc=2850)
- [guidance notes for applicants (pdf, 624.8kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?ddoc=1727)
- [job description and person specification (pdf, 246.0kb)](https://www.healthjobsuk.com/documents?vdoc=10312459)

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