Porter Driver

NHS Scotland; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Crosshouse is seeking a Porter Driver. Responsibilities include performing general Portering duties. Candidates must be physically fit, with a full driving license required. Previous experience is advantageous but training will be provided. The position covers 37 hours per week on a 4-week rota, with various shifts available. Applications are open to internal candidates only.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be physically fit.
• Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage; however, full training will be provided.
• A full driving license is essential to the role.

Responsibilities

• The post covers all general Portering duties included in the attached job description.

Job description

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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter Driver based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Please note this vacancy is open to internal candidates only.

What You Will Do

The post covers all general Portering duties included in the attached job description.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required To Do The Job

Applicants should be physically fit. Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage; however full training will be provided.

A full driving license is essential to the role.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification

Hours

37 hours per week covering a 4-week rota. Shifts: 7.30-3.30pm, 11.00-7.00pm and 10.30-6.30am.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A UK car licence/car ownership is essential to this role.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail] / [e-mail]

Additional Information For Overseas Candidates

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. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

Additional Information For All Candidates

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• Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.