Bank Porter/Driver

NHS Highland; Oban; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 28,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Enhanced unsociable hours pay

Job summary

Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban, under NHS Highland, is seeking a self-motivated Porter/Driver for the bank portering team. Duties include moving and handling, driving vehicles, interacting with staff and patients, mortuary duties and some cleaning.

A full driving licence is essential, with enhanced criminal record disclosure required. The role is rotational, with enhanced rates for unsociable hours, and involves weekends and varied shifts.

Qualifications

• Full driving licence required.
• Good level of physical fitness.
• Good communication with staff and patients.

Responsibilities

• Move and handle items and equipment.
• Drive NHS vehicles as required.
• Assist with mortuary duties as needed.
• Carry out cleaning duties as part of the role.
• Rotational shifts including weekends, early mornings and late evenings.

Skills

Driving licence

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

PORTER/DRIVER

LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL

HOURS: BANK (AS REQUIRED)

BAND 2: £25,694 - £27,900

We are looking for a self-motivated person with good communication skills to join the Bank Portering team at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban. Regular duties include moving and handling, driving vehicles, interacting with staff and patients, mortuary duties, and some cleaning duties. A good level of physical fitness is required.

A full driving licence is essential and applicants must consent to enhanced criminal record disclosure.

This position is worked on a rotational basis which includes weekends, early mornings and late evenings. Enhanced rates are paid during unsociable hours.

Department contact: Caroline Reardon, Support Services Manager 01631 789016

Closing date for completed applications: Midnight Wednesday 30th September 2026

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health and Care Worker Visa.

NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

Additional Information For Candidates

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdlabhairt na Gàidhlig.
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .