Job summary
- Main area
- Porter
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent: Working days, evenings and every other weekend and bank holidays as they fall. 8am-4pm and 11am-7pm are shift times.
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Shift Work including evenings and weekends)
- Job ref
- 070-EA025-0526
- Employer
- Powys Teaching Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Montgomeryshire county infirmary hospital
- Town
- Newtown
- Salary
- £26,300 per annum pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 07/06/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Support Services Assistant (Porter)
Band 2
Be part of a 'Healthy Caring Powys' and help us transform the way we provide health and care, so our communities can Start Well, Live Well and Age Well.
Job overview
We are looking to recruit a porter role for Newtown Hospital.
You will need to be a motivated and reliable individual with good communication skills. As part of the role you will be working closely with clinical staff and other various departments. A good understanding of health and safety is essential. Any training requirements will be given.
Main duties of the job
The Porter Assistant is responsible to the Hotel Services Supervisor to undertake a range of porter and housekeeping duties, with the aim to provide logistical support to the Hotel Services and other departments. In addition to periodically to support the wider Hotel Services Team as directed e.g. catering or cleaning tasks.
We would particularly welcome applications from Welsh speakers; but even if you don’t speak any Welsh, or want to develop your skills, don’t worry: the health board will support you with training.
Working for our organisation
Being the smallest Heath Board in Wales means that you won’t get lost in the crowd. Everybody at Powys Teaching Health Board is valued for the contribution they make to our varied and diverse portfolio of community-based services. Together, we can continue to make a real difference to our patients and build on our unrivalled reputation.
As a supportive and progressive employer, we actively encourage you to carve out a career with us, through a range of development pathways. We’re also lucky enough to be situated in one of the most beautiful rural counties in Britain, let alone Wales! Achieving a healthy ’life work’ balance is essential, and something we recognise by prioritising your well-being.
To start your journey with us, and to learn more about what we can offer you please visit: https://pthb.nhs.wales/working-for-us/. There you will find information about our benefits and values, read staff experiences and more about what our beautiful county has to offer.
Detailed job description and main 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 and/or Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Literacy and Numeracy L1 or equivalent
- Knowledge gained on corporate and local induction, completion of internal training programme within 6/8 weeks, to include: Appropriate Health and Safety Training. Fire Training. Moving and handling skills. Cleanliness Champion training. Knowledge of policies and procedures. Knowledge of the site. Basic food hygiene. Successful completion of agreed minimum training within the first 12 months of employment
Desirable criteria
- To have gained a Level 2 NVQ in cleaning services or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it.
- To have gained a Level 2 in numeracy and literacy or equivalent or are willing to participate in further training to achieve it..
Experience
Essential criteria
- Knowledge of or willingness to be trained in work procedures, practices and equipment for a Porter role and associated tasks.
Aptitude and Abilities
Essential criteria
- To be able to perform independently or as part of a team whilst demonstrating the values and behaviours expected of the organisation.
- To be able to follow instructions and organise own work to meet the team objectives, adapting work to meet any changing priorities which may need to meet tight timeframes.
Desirable criteria
- Some ability to speak, read and/or write Welsh, or an eagerness to learn.
Values
Essential criteria
- Able to demonstrate the essential values and commitment required to delivering a high-quality service for patients and staff.
Other
Essential criteria
- Ability to travel within geographical area.
- Able to work hours flexibly to meet needs of the service
Employer certification / accreditation badges
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Welsh language skills are desirable
Documents to download
Further details / informal visits contact
- Name
- Hayley Cassell
- Job title
- Facilities Coordinator
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 07929 781800
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