225264 - Porter/Driver

NHS National Services Scotland; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A national health service provider in Edinburgh seeks a part-time portering services role involving the transportation of goods and patients. Applicants must have PVG Scheme membership and relevant permission to work in the UK. The position offers a weekend work pattern, contributing to the efficient delivery of healthcare services.

Qualifications

• PVG Scheme membership/record is required.
• Relevant permission to work in the United Kingdom is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Drive vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes for transporting goods, supplies, and patients.
• Facilitate the provision of efficient portering services.

Job description

Overview

Work Pattern - Saturday & Sunday. This post is part-time and the salary will be pro-rata.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in the transport of goods, supplies and patients and to facilitate the provision of portering services to enable the efficient and effective delivery of quality portering services to the organisation.

Further information

For information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, refer to the job description and person specification. If you have any questions after reading this information, please contact Gordon Smith, Acting Portering Services Manager at [e-mail].

Requirements

• PVG Scheme membership/record is required. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.
• To work in the United Kingdom, you must have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is granted by the UK Visas and Immigration Service. Further information on checks for NHS Scotland Boards and your responsibilities can be found in the vacancy information.

Notes

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Please submit your application at an early stage.

Equality and Diversity

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.