Bank General Porter

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a general porter to support wards and departments with portering duties at the Raigmore site in Inverness. You will work as part of a team or on your own initiative, delivering a safe, efficient service and maintaining high standards of patient care.

A driving licence is essential for this post as you will drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes. You must obtain PVG Scheme membership and complete the mandatory induction for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.

Qualifications

• Must be able to work as part of a team or on own initiative.
• Good communication skills are essential.
• Able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and cope under pressure.
• Driving licence is essential; will drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes.
• PVG Scheme membership/record is required before starting.
• Must comply with Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.
• NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Responsibilities

• Carry out day‑to‑day portering duties to support wards and departments.
• Deliver a safe and efficient service within the Raigmore site.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Driving licence

Ability to work on own initiative

Job description

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.

As a general porter you will be required to undertake portering duties on a day-to-day basis to ensure an efficient, effective and safe service to wards and departments/patients and to deliver the highest standard of Service (Portering) within the Raigmore site.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills.

You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and able to cope under pressure.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

A driving licence is essential for this post as you will be expected to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes and the small catering and portering vans/cars.

Applicants must be well educated, of a smart appearance & have good customer communication skill.

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. 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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience is being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description.

If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact [e-mail] or 01463 705172

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

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