Porter

NHS Scotland; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a dedicated individual for the portering service in hospitals, providing essential support across various departments. No formal qualifications are required as full training will be provided. Ideal for candidates seeking an entry-level role in healthcare, emphasizing reliability and flexibility.

Qualifications

• No formal educational qualifications required; training provided.
• Mandatory induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland apply.

Responsibilities

• Deliver portering services to hospital wards and clinics.
• Maintaining a reliable and flexible work approach.

Skills

Reliability

Flexibility

Job description

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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.

You will be responsible for the delivery of a portering service to all hospital wards, departments, and clinics within the hospital. No formal educational qualifications are necessary, as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the job. Reliability and a flexible approach to work are essential.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries to: George Walker, Assistant Soft Facilities Manager P&K on

Tel. [phone].

Hours of work are: 37 hours – Monday to Sunday (Rota, 6 weeks in advance)

Applicants are invited to apply through the NHS Jobs/Jobtrain website and register their application online.

Internal applicants: please apply via the jobtrain link on Staffnet.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly including your junk and spam.

Additional Information For Candidates

• You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain.
• DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Other

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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