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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.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website -
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter Driver based at Girvan Community Hospital.
What You Will Do
The Clinical Support Services is looking for a candidate to join the Portering Department at Girvan Community Hospital. You will provide a wide and varied range of Portering, Security and Waste Management Services which support Clinical services throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran in line with National Standards. Duties will be widely varied such as, waste management, transfer of patients in and around hospital sites, transportation of meals, linen, stores, equipment and supplies as well as co-ordinating internal and external mail. You will also have excellent customer care skills, a vital skill when working the NHS.
For further information on the role please view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job
You are required to be numerate, literate and practical and have the ability to operate a wide range of vehicles and mechanical & moving aids.
For further information on the requirements for the role please view the person specification.
Hours
33 hours per week working 07:45am-19:45pm Wednesday-Friday
UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership
A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact donna.kirkpatrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
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 Visas 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
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* Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
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* Management and Manufacturing
* Hospitals and Health Care
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