LR213981 Relief Porter/Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Inverurie; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a relief porter/domestic assistant to join a dedicated team in the healthcare sector. This role involves ensuring the safe movement of patients and medical equipment across various facilities, while also maintaining cleanliness in clinical and non-clinical areas. The ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and a full driving license, as driving across the region is required. Join a forward-thinking organization committed to promoting equality and diversity, and make a difference in the lives of the communities served.

Qualifications

• Ability to safely transfer patients and medical equipment.
• Good communication skills are essential for the role.

Responsibilities

• Transferring patients and transporting clinical waste safely.
• Cleaning clinical and non-clinical areas per National Standards.

Skills

Good communication skills

Driving skills

Ability to perform physical tasks

Education

Full driving license

Job description

NHS Grampian

Relief Porter/Domestic Assistant

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a relief porter/domestic assistant to join our team, covering Inverurie, Huntly, Keith, Turriff, Peterhead, Fraserburgh, and Buckie.

You will be required to work between 08:00-13:30, Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts, depending on operational demands.

Location: Aberdeenshire North

Band: 2

Hours: 27.13 hours per week

Key Duties:

1. Transferring patients between various hospital areas
2. Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment and gases
3. Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials
4. Movement of stores

Cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas in line with National Cleaning Standards.

During winter months (December to March), you will support winter maintenance by ensuring pavements and car parks are prepared for staff, visitors, and patients.

You must be able to perform all aspects of the role safely. Good communication skills are essential.

Driving is required across our region. Candidates should hold a full driving license and be confident driving in all weather conditions. A pool car will be provided from the base site. Successful candidates will undergo a PVG check. Full training will be provided.

For informal inquiries, please contact: [e-mail]

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity and encourages applications from all sections of society.

Application Process:

Apply via Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV, as it will not be used for shortlisting.

Application deadline is midnight on the closing date, but posts may close early if filled.

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Additional Notes:

If operating within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will bear the costs of entry.

NHS Grampian serves over 500,000 people in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire, and Moray, providing health and social care services.

We aim to foster a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values.