Domestic Porter

NHS National Services Scotland; Hawick; On-site; GBP 9,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS National Services Scotland is seeking a Domestic Assistant/Porter at Hawick Hospital to support clinics and departments on a fixed-term contract. The role involves performing cleaning duties to a high standard, demonstrating flexibility, and working as part of a dedicated team.

Hours are 1 x 17.5 per week, with on-site work and a fixed-term arrangement. Applicants should be eligible to work in the UK and aware of PVG scheme checks that may apply from 1 April 2025.

Qualifications

• Competence in domestic cleaning activities.
• Flexibility and knowledge of NHS Borders Behavioural Framework.

Skills

Domestic cleaning

Flexibility

Teamwork

Job description

OUR VALUES IN ACTION

• Care and Compassion
• Quality and Teamwork
• Dignity and Respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility

General Service Department

Hawick Hospital

Monday to Sunday

Various Hours

1 x 17.5 hours per week

We currently require a Domestic Assistant/Porter to join an excellent team of dedicated staff at the Hawick Hospital for our clinics and departments on a fixed term contract.

Applicants will be required to demonstrate a high level of competence in domestic cleaning activities, flexibility and knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework.

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a 'regulated role', your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please visit: Disclosure Scotland Changes

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 Visa and Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK website here.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be found here.

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

***PLEASE NOTE: We cannot accept late applications so please ensure your application is submitted early***

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

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