Job summary
- Main area
- Integrated Vaccination Service
- Grade
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Hours
- Full time - 37.5 hours per week (Various hours)
- Job ref
- 050-EA232-1026
- Employer
- Betsi Cadwaladr University Health Board
- Employer type
- NHS
- Site
- Bryn Tirion
- Town
- Llanfairfechan, Conwy
- Salary
- £26,300 per annum, pro rata
- Salary period
- Yearly
- Closing
- 25/10/2026 23:59
Employer heading
Porter
Band 2
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.
The organisation is currently undertaking a comprehensive operating model review and change programme to ensure we are best positioned for the future, creating exciting opportunities to shape how we work and deliver for the people of North Wales.
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. We also offer a number of family-friendly benefits, including work-life balance policies.
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.
Job overview
Provision of comprehensive Portering/Driver services will provide essential support to locations of the BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service to ensure service delivery. The 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 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, medicines and vaccine etc, whilst ensuring that other tasks such as, delivery and uplift of stores trolleys, mail, packages including patient notes (local agreement, domestic stores, medical gases, escorting patient’s areas and other ad hoc duties on a regular basis within BCUHB Integrated Vaccination Service locations 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.
Main duties of the job
To provide a comprehensive Portering service to the vaccination sites demonstrating consistent quality, efficiency and effectiveness in a safe,
methodical and confidential manner.
The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; English and/or Welsh speakers are equally welcome to apply.
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.
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
Essential criteria
- Good standard of general education
- Clean driving licence for Category B cars
Desirable criteria
- ECDL
- Advanced Driving Qualification
- Basic First Aid certificate
Experience
Essential criteria
- Experienced Driver
- Experience of Customer Care / Dealing with the General Public
- Experience of Working within a Team
Desirable criteria
- Previous Employment in a Patient Transport Service
Knowledge
Essential criteria
- Good knowledge of local geographical area for deliveries/uplifts
- Willing to Learn Basic Life Support Skills
Desirable criteria
- Awareness of Relevant Policies, Procedures and Working Practices
Skills
Essential criteria
- IT Literate
- Good interpersonal skills, able to deal with patients in a caring manner
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality
- Ability to be flexible and adaptable
- Ability to work under pressure and remain calm
Desirable criteria
- Welsh speaking
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
- Emily Barry
- Job title
- Deputy Operations Manager
- Email address
- [email protected]
- Telephone number
- 03000 854271
- Additional information
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