Job summary
An opportunity has arisen for a successful candidate to join our busy team of community bed porters based at our Community Offices, Heol Draw.
The position will consist mainly of supporting driving duties, but will also support all relevant porter duties as per role requirements.
The post holder will work without supervision as a member of a multi-disciplined Team and will be expected to deliver, install, repair and collect a range of medical equipment throughout Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board (CTMUHB) locality.
Main duties of the job
1. 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) in accordance with Porter Services Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's) and as detailed in the assignment instructions for the post and site.
2. To work as part of the fire response team, liaising with the relevant site nominated officer responsible for fire safety and colleagues, attending incidents and assisting with patient evacuation where necessary.
3. To provide and working on a duty rota; for example, the transfer of patients, movement of clinical and non clinical equipment, collection of specimens, pharmacy duties, patient meal service trolleys, wheelchair management services, hospital key control, bulk stores deliveries, mail services, medical gases, waste collection and carry out driving duties on site and at locations off site.
4. To undertake the day-to-day routine duties the post holder is required to use various types of equipment and audit tool and communication devices supplied by the Facilities department, i.e. computers, Datix, Portertrac (Ausped), hand held audit devices, telephones, bleeps, two way radios, earpieces, etc.
Details
- Date posted: 04 November 2026
- Closing date: 08 November 2026
- Pay scheme: Agenda for change
- Band: Band 2
- Salary: £26,300 a year per annum
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: Full-time
- Reference number: 110-EA137-1126
- Job locations: Community Offices, Heol Draw, Pontypridd, CF72 8XR, United Kingdom
Job description
Job 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt fluency, 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.
Welsh Skills Desirable: This post is advertised as Welsh Desirable. This doesnt 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 isnt fluency, 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.
Person Specification
Welsh language skills
Desirable
- Welsh language speaking/listening skills at Level 3 or above
Qualifications / Knowledge
Essential
- Educated to a good standard of education or relative work experience.
- Customer services NVQ level 2 or equivalent level of knowledge and experience.
- Full driving license. (Cat B license holders with a Cat D1 driver entitlement).
Desirable
- Knowledge of Porter duties
Experience / Skills
Essential
- Good communication skills.
- Able to work as part of a team.
Desirable
- Able to confirm that have worked in a similar role either in or out of NHS
Disclosure and Barring Service Check
This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.
Certificate of Sponsorship
Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).
From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).
About us
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:
o We listen, learn, and improveo We treat everyone with respecto 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.
Employer details
- Employer name: Cwm Taf Morgannwg University Health Board
- Address: Community Offices, Heol Draw, Pontypridd, CF72 8XR, United Kingdom
- Employer's website: https://joinctm.wales/