Job overview
The post holder will provide and maintain a flexible, dedicated, comprehensive support service to departments of the Health Board, under the direction of Portering Coordinator / Portering Shift Leader, enabling both clinical and non-clinical departments to function effectively.
- Undertake a wide range of routine portering duties including moving and handling, in line with portering department and general Health Board policies and procedures, with a commitment to customer care, following on the job training.
- Work as part of a team to provide an efficient portering services to the Health Board, contributing to first class customer service to all users of the Health Board.
Main duties of the job
- To transfer patients, medical equipment and associated medical sundries as delegated by the line management by use of bed, chair, trolley etc.
- Transfer furniture and assist in relocating equipment during office relocations and or new developments, including disposal where appropriate
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
Knowledge
Essential
- Good standard of general education covering a number of topics
- Understanding of customer services within the hospital environment
Desirable
- Fire Wardens Certificate
- Previous experience working in a portering role or role involving working with members of the general public
Qualifications
Essential
- Customer services training NVQ level 2 Knowledge of effective team working
Desirable
- Previous experience within a hospital environment
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This advert is for Porter (Waste Operative) with Swansea Bay University Health Board in Swansea, Swansea, Wales. It is listed as a Band 2 Estates and facilities role. The advertised salary is £26,300 per annum. The contract type is Permanent: On rota working weekends and shifts. The application deadline is 14 Jul 2026.
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