Agenda for Change Band 2 £25,694 - £27,900 plus £1750.47 High Secure Environmental Allowance per annum.
Hours - 37 per week
Contract Duration – Permanent
The State Hospital provides maximum secure psychiatric care for patients from Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our strategy is to ensure equitable provision of high quality, clinically effective services to meet the mental health and social care needs of all patients. A vacancy has arisen for a Relief Porter. You will be part of a team of seven Porters tasked with the delivery of a high quality portering service within all wards and departments in the State Hospital.
Duties include making deliveries and uplifts within the hospital. This will involve driving hospital vehicles with the post holder having the responsibility of the upkeep of the vehicles used within the department. There will be a considerable amount of internal communication with staff from all areas of the hospital. Portering duties will involve heavy manual work.
Experience – Applicants should hold a full current clean driving licence. Previous knowledge of moving and handling techniques would be an advantage, as would the ability to work with minimal supervision. Candidates should be conscientious, have good communications skill and be able to use own initiative.
Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 15 October 2025.
For an informal discussion please contact Robert Deans, Estates Co-Ordinator on 01555 842102 or Brian Maclean, Estates on 01555 842165
If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on tsh.jobs@nhs.scot.
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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Right to Work – 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.
As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check this entitlement to work in the UK.
Reduced Working Week - Starting from 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will be reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours, and part-time staff will get a pro-rata reduction in their working hours without losing any earnings.
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