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Job summary

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Porter
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Bank - as and when required
Hours
Flexible working - Bank - as and when required
Job ref
100-BANK-EA001-0426-A
Employer
Hywel Dda University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Bronglais General Hospital
Town
Aberystwyth
Salary
£26,300 pro rata per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
24/06/2026 23:59
Interview date
07/07/2026

Employer heading

Hywel Dda University Health Board logo

Bank Porter

Band 2

Our Hywel Dda values reflect who we are and how we behave. We continuously work together to be the best we can be as we strive to develop and deliver excellent services, putting people at the heart of everything we do. Throughout our recruitment process you will be asked to think about how you would demonstrate these values in the way that you work with us.

If you are registered Health Care professional considering relocating to the Hywel Dda area in West Wales please don’t hesitate to contact our recruitment campaigns team directly via [email protected]

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Hywel Dda University Health Board reserve the right to close vacancies after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. We encourage early applications to ensure consideration for a post.


The salary scale for a Band 3 has been adjusted as part of the NHS Agenda for Change pay award for 2026/2027 and will be implemented in August 2026 backdated to 01 April 2026 where applicable.

Job overview

We are looking for enthusiastic and motivated individuals to join our bank Portering Team at Bronglais General Hospital, Aberystwyth.

The service providers 24 hours cover, therefore we'd have a range of shifts available, including nights, weekends and bank holidays.

Main duties of the job

Duties range from patient movement, security, driving, post room and waste collection,  delivery/collection of food trolleys, linen and the delivery of patient records to ward / department areas. 

Successful candidates will receive full training.

Successful candidates should be available with the need for flexibility in start times, working shifts and hours across the portering service between 07.00 to 07:00 hours. Weekends and bank holidays will also be included.  

Working for our organisation

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:

  • Four main hospitals: Bronglais Hospital in Aberystwyth; Glangwili Hospital in Carmarthen; Prince Philip Hospital in Llanelli; and Withybush Hospital in Haverfordwest
  • Five community hospitals: Amman Valley and Llandovery hospitals in Carmarthenshire; Tregaron Hospital in Ceredigion; and Tenby and South Pembrokeshire hospitals in Pembrokeshire
  • Two integrated care centres: Aberaeron and Cardigan in Ceredigion, and several other community settings
  • 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 providers
  • Numerous mental health and learning disabilities services

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

You will be able to find a full job description and person specification attached within the supporting documents.

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 07/07/2026 and 08/07/2026

Person specification

Qualifications and Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Literate and numerate
  • Ability to undertake on the job training in Basic Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling and Food Hygiene knowledge
Desirable criteria
  • Good level of general education
  • Food Safety Level 2 Certificate
  • Welcome Host Certificate
  • Health and Safety, COSHH, Moving and Handling training

Experience

Essential criteria
  • Experience of dealing with the general public
Desirable criteria
  • Similar portering experience or some care experience
  • Experience of handling difficult or violent persons
  • Training in similar portering duties

Language skills

Desirable criteria
  • Welsh Speaker Level 1

Other

Essential criteria
  • Flexible approach to needs of the service
  • Driving licence as required to drive Health Board vehicles

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Veteran AwareNo smoking policyCymraegDisability confident employerStep into healthCarer Confident (With Welsh translation)Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) - GoldCore principlesStonewall 2023 Bronze

Applicant requirements

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

Welsh language skills are desirable

Documents to download

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Jennifer Keeler
Job title
Soft Facilities Manager
Email address
[email protected]
Telephone number
0300 4307973
Additional information

Denise Thomas

Soft Facilities Management Officer

[email protected]

0300 4307972

 

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