About this role
Job summary
We are seeking to appoint two ED Porters to join us in the Emergency Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd. These are permanent roles for 24 hours a week.
The successful candidates will work as part of a small team of ED Porters contributing to the smooth running of the department. You will provide an efficient and effective response to requests for patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples and medicines etc and also ensure that other tasks such as waste disposal and checking gas cylinders etc are carried out in a timely manner. Whilst many of the tasks are generally routine the daily functioning of the service may be unpredictable therefore a flexible approach is essential and the post holder will be expected to use own initiative.
You will need to have excellent communication skills and a caring disposition as you will be dealing with patients and their families, often in difficult circumstances. You must have previous experience of working in a busy, fast moving and highly demanding environment.
You will need to be able to work as part of a team and be efficient and organised with your own workload.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.
Main duties of the job
Portering Services provides essential support to all areas of the hospital. The Emergency Department Porter will be expected to react to the various challenges within the working environment, and the workload may be increased due to external influences including the environment, weather, patient capacity etc.
The Emergency Department Porter will work as part of a team contributing to the smooth running of the service, providing an efficient and effective response to requests for patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples and medicines etc, whilst ensuring that other tasks such as delivery of meal trolleys, linen and goods are carried out in a timely manner. Whilst many of the tasks are generally routine the daily functioning of the service may be unpredictable therefore a flexible approach is essential and the post holder will be expected to use own initiative.
About us
If you relish a challenge, have a passion to help others or simply fancy a fresh start, then Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board (BCUHB) North Wales, has all the right ingredients. The largest health organisation in Wales, providing a full range of primary, community, mental health, acute and elective hospital services for a population of around 700,000, across North Wales . Join our team and get the support you need, in line with our Organisational Values and 'Proud to Lead' competence framework.
Enjoy being part of working with engaged leadership at all levels, and be assured we are committed to promoting equality and diversity, and are proud to welcome applicants under the "Disability Confident Employer" scheme.
Please check your email account regularly. Successful applicants will receive all recruitment related correspondence via the email account registered on the application form.
Applications may be submitted in Welsh. Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.
Job description Job responsibilities
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Person Specification
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of secondary education or equivalent experience
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Customer Care
Abilities Essential
Excellent communication skills Able to maintain service user confidentiality Must be physically fit as role requires lifting, pushing and pulling substantial weights and long periods of walking
Desirable
Ability to speak Welsh Has previously worked in the NHS
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 Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
Address Ysbyty Gwynedd
Penrhosgarnedd
Bangor
LL57 2PW
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)