Emergency Department Porter

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 experie...