Porter in Pontyclun

Porting Department – Royal Glamorgan Hospital

An opportunity has arisen to join our busy Portering Department in Royal Glamorgan Hospital. The position will consist of working a rota pattern of 12 hourly shift rotation. The post holder will be expected to do the following:

• The collection and delivery of specimens.
• Medical gas cylinder delivery and collection.
• Medical device transfers.
• Waste management duties.
• Post room duties.
• Driving duties.
• Mortuary transfers.

Please note that the above is representative of the expected duties, but the list is not meant to be exhaustive. Porter services comprise of operational duties associated with waste, transport, community beds team, mail, support to cleaning services and general hospital porter duty functions.

To work within CTMUHB and routinely at all health sites, undertaking all duties as designated by the porter services supervisor/porter service team leader (within remit of the role) and as detailed in standard operating instructions for the post and site.

Welsh Skills Desirable

This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesn\’t mean essential; whilst the candidate doesn\’t need to have skills in Welsh, we\’ll consider it an advantage when short‑listing and selecting candidates. This isn\’t \’fluent\’, just speaking & listening skills at Level 3 (equivalent to CEFR B2) or above. Level 3 means basic conversations with patients about their everyday health. For more information, see \’Welsh Language Guidance\’ in the documents right at the bottom.

About Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board

Cwm Taf Morgannwg (CTM) University Health Board, part of NHS Wales, serves a large population across a diverse and beautiful region, steeped in history and heritage. With nearly 13,500 staff, our health board is one of Wales\’s largest employers. Together, we are Team CTM; a workforce dedicated to offering excellent patient care and support to the 450,000 people across our three regions, Bridgend, Merthyr Tydfil, and Rhondda Cynon Taf. We operate three District General hospitals, several community hospitals, primary and community care facilities. CTM\’s location offers the best of South Wales, just 20 minutes from Cardiff\’s vibrant city life, the natural beauty of the Brecon Beacons, and the serene coastline at Ogmore. Whether you enjoy lively urban amenities, peaceful countryside, or seaside escapes, our location makes an ideal setting for both work and personal life. Our CTM 2030 Strategy—Our Health, Our Future—focuses on uniting our region around shared health and wellbeing goals. Our values guide us daily: We listen, learn, and improve. We treat everyone with respect. We work together as one team.

CTM employees enjoy benefits including: a leading pension, generous leave, flexible work, career growth, and access to ongoing learning and development. At CTM, you\’ll find a welcoming, team-oriented workplace that values diversity and compassion, where you can take pride in your work and the difference it makes.