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Porter
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Work - 7.30-18.30, 7.30-2.30, 7.30-2.00, 10.30-19.00)
Job ref
070-EA041-1224
Employer
Powys Teaching Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Newtown Hospital
Town
Newtown
Salary
£23,970 per annum pro rata
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
05/01/2025 23:59

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Powys Teaching Health Board logo

Support Services Assistant (Porter)

Band 2

Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.

 

The salary scale above has been agreed as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2024/2025 and will be implemented in November 2024 backdated to 1st April 2024 where applicable. 

Job overview

 

We are looking to recruit a porter role within the main hospital of Newtown

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.

 

 

Working for our organisation

Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.

As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.

To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.

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.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Person specification

Qualifications and/or Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • 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..

Experience

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

Aptitude and Abilities

Essential criteria
  • 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 criteria
  • Ability to speak Welsh

Values

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

Other

Essential criteria
  • Ability to travel within geographical area.
  • Able to work hours flexibly.

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Applicant requirements

The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Karen Bocking
Job title
Facilities Coordinator
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
01686617209
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