Job overview

We are seeking to appoint two ED Porters to join us in the Emergency Department, Ysbyty Gwynedd.  These are permanent roles for 24 hours a week.

The successful candidates will work as part of a small team of ED Porters contributing to the smooth running of the department.  You will provide an efficient and effective response to requests for patient movement, assistance in emergency situations, collection and delivery of samples and medicines etc and also ensure that other tasks such as waste disposal and checking gas cylinders etc are carried out 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.

You will need to have excellent communication skills and a caring disposition as you will be dealing with patients and their families, often in difficult circumstances.  You must have previous experience of working in a busy, fast moving and highly demanding environment. 

You will need to be able to work as part of a team and be efficient and organised with your own workload.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post.

Main duties of the job

Portering Services provides essential support to all areas of the hospital. The Emergency Department 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 Emergency Department 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 and medicines etc, whilst ensuring that other tasks such as delivery of meal trolleys, linen and goods are carried out 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.

Working for our organisation

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.