LR232679 Porter Supervisor

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare organization is seeking a Porter Supervisor in Aberdeen City on a permanent contract. The role requires a full UK driving license and entails working flexibly across various shifts, from Monday to Sunday. Responsibilities include overseeing the porter service, ensuring adherence to core values such as care and teamwork, and demonstrating a commitment to patient care. Applicants must be flexible and capable of handling physically demanding tasks, as well as possess good communication skills and a dedication to continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Must have a full manual UK driving license.
• Ability to work in other areas in NHSG.
• Capable of carrying out physically demanding tasks.
• Enthusiastic about continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the porter service and shift management.
• Work on a rota covering Monday to Sunday.
• Respond to requests for shift coverage at short notice.
• Ensure adherence to NHS Scotland values and behaviours.

Skills

Flexible

Good communication skills

Basic numeracy skills

Teamwork

Ability to use Microsoft emails and teams

Job description

Porter Supervisor - Band 3

This post is on a permanent contract.

Full clean current manual UK driving license required.

Applications welcomed for Porter Supervisor position.

Shifts cover Monday to Sunday on rota.

Flexibility and reliability are necessary as this is a reactive service and you may be called at short notice for shift coverage.

To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:

• Have a full manual UK driving license.
• Must be flexible and be able to work in other areas in NHSG.
• Basic numeracy skills and good communication skills.
• Must have the ability to use Microsoft emails and teams.
• Must have the ability to carry out all aspects of the role, this can be a physically demanding role at times with a lot of walking involved.
• Be able to work as part of a team and when competent be able to work alone.

In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are:

• Care & Compassion
• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.

Post may close early if there is a high volume of suitable candidates.

For informal discussion contact, Pete Durrand [e-mail]

Closing date for the post will be: 29/12/2025

Interview date: 14th January 2026

To apply, please log-onto: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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.

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