Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Porter

The closing date is 27 August 2025

Job summary

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Portering department in Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The position is 18.75 hours contract and will support a rota across seven days.

The postholder will be expected to do the following:

  • The collection and delivery of specimens.
  • Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
  • Medical device transfers.
  • Waste management duties.
  • Postroom duties.
  • Driving duties.
  • Mortuary transfers.

Please note that the above is representative of the expected duties, but the list is not meant to be exhaustive.

Porter services comprise of operational duties associated with waste, transport, community beds team, mail, support to cleaning services and general hospital porter duty functions.

Main duties of the job

The role will also contribute to the provision of healthcare for the Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) by delivering a porter service which meets all organisational and legislative standards and support the Facilities Unit commitment to quality standards.

Support the Porter Services Supervisor and Porter Team Leader in supervising the provision of Porter Services delivery that is managed from a Facilities Centre based at the hospital and ensuring a high quality service is delivered to patients, staff and visitors in accordance with service specifications. Post holder will be required to perform supplementary duties to respond to service needs and that are appropriate to the Facilities services and in line with their grade.

The role will also assist in developing, maintaining and promoting the highest standards of service delivery and team working practices, and helping to maintain open, effective communication. Ensure a high quality service is delivered to patients, staff and visitors.

Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn't mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn't need to have skills in Welsh, we'll consider it an advantage when short-listing and selecting candidates. This isn't 'fluency', just Speaking & Listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health.

About us

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales's largest employers.

Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities.

CTM's location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff's vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life.

Our CTM 2030 Strategy--Our Health, Our Future--focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily:

o We listen, learn, and improve

o We treat everyone with respect

o We work together as one team

CTM employees enjoy benefits including; a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development.

At CTM, you'll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-EA141-0825

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Job description

Job 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

Job description

Job 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

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment (preferably within a healthcare setting)
  • Previous experience of providing customer services

Desirable

  • Prior work experience of porter or transport services with the health service or related work e.g. retail, factory, HM forces

Knowledge

Essential

  • Customer services NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Full driving license

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of porter or transport, waste, caretaker, security services, healthcare porter services
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.
Person Specification

Experience

Essential

  • Working within a busy customer focused and productive work environment (preferably within a healthcare setting)
  • Previous experience of providing customer services

Desirable

  • Prior work experience of porter or transport services with the health service or related work e.g. retail, factory, HM forces

Knowledge

Essential

  • Customer services NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience. Full driving license

Desirable

  • Basic knowledge of porter or transport, waste, caretaker, security services, healthcare porter services
  • Welsh Language Skills (Level 3 and above/B2) are Desirable for this Role.

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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.

Certificate of Sponsorship

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).

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board

Address

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Employer's website

https://joinctm.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Facilities Support manager

Karen Ivey

karen.ivey@wales.nhs.uk

01443443443

Details

Date posted

20 August 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,833 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

110-EA141-0825

Job locations

Royal Glamorgan Hospital

Ynysmaerdy

Llantrisant

CF72 8XR


Supporting documents

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