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Porter
Grade
Band 2
Contract
Permanent: On rota working weekends and shifts
Hours
Full time - 37.5 hours per week (37.5 hours- Working pattern over 7 days - Sunday to Saturday 0600-2000 ( 7.5 hour days ))
Job ref
130-EA032-0726
Employer
Swansea Bay University Health Board
Employer type
NHS
Site
Singleton Hospital
Town
Swansea
Salary
£26,300 per annum
Salary period
Yearly
Closing
14/07/2026 23:59

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Swansea Bay University Health Board logo

Porter (Waste Operative)

Band 2

Welcome to Swansea Bay University Health Board. We welcome applications from people who share our values: caring for each other, working together and always improving.    


Swansea Bay University Health Board reserve the right to close this vacancy after 24 hours if a large number of suitable applications are received. Therefore we encourage early applications to ensure consideration for this post.

Prior consideration for this vacancy will be given to staff currently awaiting redeployment and we therefore reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any stage.


Applications may be submitted in Welsh.  Applications submitted in Welsh will not be treated less favourably than an application submitted in English.


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

The post holder will provide and maintain a flexible, dedicated, comprehensive support service to departments of the 
Health Board, under the direction of Portering Coordinator / Portering Shift Leader, enabling both clinical and non-clinical departments to function effectively.

  • Undertake a wide range of routine portering duties including moving and handling, in line with portering department and general Health Board policies and procedures, with a commitment to customer care, following on the job training.
  • Work as part of a team to provide an efficient portering services to the Health Board, contributing to first class customer service to all users of the Health Board.

Main duties of the job

  • To transfer patients, medical equipment and associated medical sundries as delegated by the line management by use of bed, 
    chair, trolley etc.
  • Transfer furniture and assist in relocating equipment during office relocations and or new developments, including disposal where 
    appropriate

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Working for our organisation

We believe staff are our best asset and we want you to be happy and confident about starting your career here in Swansea Bay University Health Board. 

As one of the biggest healthcare groups in the UK we can offer a wealth of professional training and development opportunities in an innovative, forward-thinking organisation.

You might be a nurse or doctor, maybe you specialise in a health science/therapy or can offer skills in one of our support services - we have a job for you.

There are also apprenticeships, work placements and volunteering roles available.

We are an inclusive employer and welcome applications from everyone whatever their sex; religion or belief; race; age; sexual orientation; gender identity or, whether they are pregnant or have recently been on maternity leave, married or are in a civil partnership; or, whether they are disabled.

Our values - Caring For Each Other, Working Together and Always Improving, show that our commitment to equality is at the heart of everything we do.

If you want excellent career and training opportunities while living on the doorstep of some of Europe's most spectacular scenery, with all the benefits of a thriving and cosmopolitan city - look no further.

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

Knowledge

Essential criteria
  • Good standard of general education covering a number of topics
  • Understanding of customer services within the hospital environment
Desirable criteria
  • Fire Wardens Certificate
  • Previous experience working in a portering role or role involving working with members of the general public

Qualifications

Essential criteria
  • Customer services training NVQ level 2 Knowledge of effective team working
Desirable criteria
  • Previous experience within a hospital environment

Employer certification / accreditation badges

Apprenticeships logoStonewall Health ChampionsStop Smoking Wales is the NHS Smoking Cessation Service in WalesStonewall Hyrwyddwr Amrywiaeth Diversity ChampionDisability confident employerEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthEmployer pledge demonstrating a commitment to change how we think and act about mental healthCore principles

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

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Further details / informal visits contact

Name
Paul Krauze
Job title
Portering Team Manager
Email address
[email protected]
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