Job summary
Hotel Services are currently looking to recruit individuals who would like to join a busy and committed department in providing portering services to cover all wards and departments. The successful candidates will play an integral role within the organisation.
We are seeking to appoint Porters to join our well established team. This will mean being available to work day shifts and night shifts, and having flexibility to alter shifts if necessary to support the needs of the service. There will be a requirement to work weekends and bank holidays.
Main duties of the job
Duties will be varied, including patient transfers between wards/departments, waste handling, responding to security concerns, and furniture moves. There will also be mortuary duties.
The successful candidates will have full training when they start, and this will include Moving and Handling, Fire Training and training in methods of restraint. There will also be training in the use of the electronic Helpdesk.
About us
Hywel Dda University Health Board plans and provides NHS healthcare services for people living in Carmarthenshire, Ceredigion, Pembrokeshire, and bordering counties.
We have over 13,000 staff and together we provide primary, community, in-hospital, mental health and learning disabilities services.
We work in partnership with the three local authorities, as well as public, private and third sector colleagues, including our valued team of volunteers.
Our services are provided in:
- Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
- Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
- Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
- 47 general practices (six of which are health board managed practices); dental practices (including four orthodontic); 97 community pharmacies; 43 general ophthalmic practices; and 8 ophthalmic domiciliary providers
- Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services
Job description
Job 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 26.08.2025
Job description
Job 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 26.08.2025
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving & Handling & 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
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
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required
Desirable
- Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge
Essential
- Literate and numerate
- Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving & Handling & 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
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
Other
Essential
- Able to work flexibly as required
Desirable
- Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
Additional information
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
