About this role
Job summary
Hotel Services are currently looking to recruit two individuals who would like to join a busy and committed department in providing portering and cleaning services to cover all areas in this busy unit. 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 Monday to Friday, 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 car park and clinics, waste handling, responding to health safety and security concerns, distribution of mail, and furniture moves. There will also be a requirement to check clean sanitary areas, empty bins and other cleaning tasks.
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.
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:
o Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwesto Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshireo Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settingso 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 providerso 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 ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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 03.06.2026
Person Specification
Qualifications & Knowledge Essential
Literate and numerate Basic Health & Safety, COSHH, Moving & Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge
Desirable
Good level of general education Welcome Host Certificate Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
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 Some cleaning experience
Language Skills Desirable
Welsh Speaker (Level 1)
Other Essential
Able to work flexibly as required Valid driving licence required to drive Health Board vehicles
Aptitude and Abilities Essential
Good communication skills Demonstrates enthusiasm and a willingness to work as a Soft Facilities Assistant Prepared to work alone Prepared to handle blood and body fluids Able to use own initiative Able to work as part of a team Prepared to be responsible for keys/security/alarms
Desirable
Computer/keyboard skills
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 Hywel Dda University Health Board
Address Prince Phillip Hospital
Bryngwynmawr Dafen
Llanelli
SA14 8QF
Employer's website https://hduhb.nhs.wales/ (Opens in a new tab)