LR233819 Porter

NHS National Services Scotland; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Aberdeen is looking for a dedicated Porter to join their team. In this full-time position, you will need a full manual UK driving license and be prepared to work flexible shifts, including nights and weekends. The role involves assisting with various duties including helicopter landing procedures. Applicants should possess good communication skills, basic numeracy skills, and a commitment to teamwork. A passion for patient care and continuous learning is essential.

Qualifications

• Full clean current manual UK driving license required.
• Must be able to carry out physically demanding tasks with a lot of walking.
• Enthusiasm for continuous learning and development.

Responsibilities

• Work shifts from Monday to Sunday, including nights.
• Assist in helicopter landing procedures as required.
• Demonstrate care, compassion, dignity, and respect in all duties.

Skills

Basic numeracy skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Flexibility

Reliability

Education

Full clean current manual UK driving license

Tools

Microsoft emails

Microsoft Teams

Job description

NHS Grampian

PORTER - Band 2

Full clean current manual UK driving license required

Applications welcomed for a permanent, full time, Porter position.

Shifts cover Monday to Sunday. Must be available to work shifts especially during week days and possibly night shifts.

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

On call duties will be required for helicopter landing procedures, full training will be given.

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.
• Be able to work as part of a team and when competent be able to work alone.
• Have the ability to carry out all aspects of the role safely, this can be a physically demanding role at times with a lot of walking involved.

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

In the event a large volume of applications are received, the vacancy may close early.

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

Closing date for the post will be:

5th January 2026

Interview date: 20th January 2026

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

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NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.