Job summary
- Main area
- 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
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
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
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
0300 4307972
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