Radiology Porter

Radiology Porter

Our Radiology Porters provide an invaluable service transporting patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs around the hospital site. They are also involved with a wide range of other duties including moving furniture, delivering supplies, delivering specimens to the laboratories and changing medical gases such as oxygen cylinders.

We are currently hiring a part time (22.5 hours) Radiology Porter for the University Hospital of Wales (UHW) in a busy Radiology department.

To succeed in this role you will need to be well presented, have excellent communication skills, be flexible and adaptable, and demonstrate a genuinely caring approach to others. Radiology Porters work a variety of early and late shifts including some weekends. Saturday and Bank Holiday work attracts a 50% enhancement in addition to basic salary.

We are looking for someone who shares the values of the University Health Board (UHB): trust, respect, personal responsibility, integrity, kindness and dedication to the well being of patients and staff.

Welsh language skills are desirable; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Transport patients on beds, trolleys and wheelchairs around the hospital site.
• Move furniture and equipment within the hospital.
• Deliver supplies, specimens and medical gases (e.g., oxygen cylinders) to appropriate departments.
• Assist patients with clinical processes and support other healthcare staff as required.
• Maintain hygiene and infection control standards while transporting patients.
• Work flexibility across early and late shifts, including weekends and bank holidays.

Qualifications

• Numeracy and literacy skills; formal educational qualifications.
• NVQ in Customer Service (or equivalent).

Experience

• Previous experience of working with the general public.
• Experience of portering in a hospital or NHS setting.
• Ability to work unsociable hours and bank holidays.
• Polite, courteous and friendly demeanour.

Skills

• Good telephone manner and basic computer/keyboard skills.
• Leadership or teamwork skills.

Personal Qualities

• Good communicator, approachable and team oriented.
• Flexible, motivated and able to encourage others.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and requires a Disclosure and Barring Service check to ensure suitability for work with vulnerable people.

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board

Address

University Hospital of Wales, Radiology Department