NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring Safe and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
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Position:
An opportunity has arisen for a Porter based at Ayrshire Central Hospital on a permanent basis.
What you will do:
The general role of the porter/driver is widely varied and consists of duties such as driving, meal delivery, item delivery, security – (monitoring CCTV, patrolling premises, locking and securing same, issuing keys, assisting with gritting) waste management, at times transfer of patients in and around some hospital areas, the transportation of: linen, specimens, stores, equipment and supplies etc.
The porters also coordinate all internal and external mail and assist as a presence in incidents related to violence and aggression.
Full training will be provided.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
1. Applicants should be physically fit and have a flexible attitude towards working hours and shift patterns.
2. Strong customer care and communication skills.
3. Must have the ability to use own initiative to anticipate and make appropriate decisions.
4. Expected to work with minimal supervision.
5. A full UK driving licence is essential for this role.
6. Previous experience is desirable, but full training will be provided.
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.
Hours:
A minimum of 19.73 hours per week are provided on a week to week basis and there is no guarantee of additional hours, however, dependant on leave requirements can be up to 37 hours. Hours allocated are over 7 days and differing shift patterns.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form. The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit for further information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
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14. Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
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