About this role
Job summary
Provision of comprehensive Portering/Driver services will provide essential support to locations of the BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service to ensure service delivery. The 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 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, medicines and vaccine etc, whilst ensuring that other tasks such as, delivery and uplift of stores trolleys, mail, packages including patient notes (local agreement, domestic stores, medical gases, escorting patient's areas and other ad hoc duties on a regular basis within BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service locations 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.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Portering service to the vaccination sites demonstrating consistent quality, efficiency and effectiveness in a safe,methodical and confidential manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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
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
Qualifications Essential
Good standard of general education Clean driving licence for Category B cars
Desirable
ECDL Advanced Driving Qualification Basic First Aid certificate
Experience Essential
Experienced Driver Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public Experience of Working within a Team
Desirable
Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service
Knowledge Essential
Good knowledge of local geographical area for deliveries/uplifts Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
Desirable
Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices
Skills Essential
IT Literate Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner Ability to maintain patient confidentiality Ability to be flexible and adaptable Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Desirable
Welsh speaking
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 Bryn Tirion
Bryn y Neuadd
Llanfairfechan, Conwy
LL33 0HH
United Kingdom
Employer's website https://bcuhb.nhs.wales/train-work-live/ (Opens in a new tab)