Porter / Driver

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Crosshouse; On-site; GBP 11,000 - 13,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is offering a 20-hour per week Porter/Driver position in the Hotel Services Department at University Hospital Crosshouse. The post is a 12-month fixed-term contract and requires a UK driving licence.

Applicants should be physically fit and prepared to undertake general porter duties, including deliveries to patient homes. Full training will be provided; the role is based on-site and supports patient care delivery across Ayrshire and Arran.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be physically fit.
• Full training will be provided.
• 12-month fixed term contract.
• UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Responsibilities

• Portering duties as required by the Hotel Services Department.
• Deliveries from University Hospital Crosshouse to patient homes.
• Support general porter tasks to ensure safety and smooth operations.

Skills

Physically fit

UK driving licence

Job description

NHS Scotland

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 are 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 within our Hotel Services Department based at University Hospital Crosshouse.

Hours

20hrs Monday-Friday, 10.00am-2.00pm

This post is offered on a 12-month Fixed Term Contract

UK Driving Licence

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What You Will Do

The post covers all general Portering duties included in the attached job description. The role will predominately be deliveries from University Hospital Crosshouse to patient homes.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Applicants should be physically fit. Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage, however full training will be provided. Compulsory that any new staff recruited to NHS Ayrshire and Arran complete Corporate Induction.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received.

Find out more about the role

Contact:
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RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP

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. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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