Porter/Driver

NHS Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Porter/Driver based at University Hospital Crosshouse to support transport across the site and liaise with hospital departments.

The role operates on a 2-week rota, 36 hours per week, Monday to Friday with one early finish per week; a UK driving licence is essential.

The position is permanent and offers the opportunity to work within a large, caring NHS team.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements.
• IT computer literate and able to use hospital systems.
• Good communication skills with colleagues and patients.
• Ability to comply with departmental procedures within a large team.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team.
• Ability to complete work schedules within set timescales.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach to work and hours, including 24/7 cover.
• Positive attitude, courteous appearance and reliability.
• High mobility and stamina; flexible routines/areas.

Responsibilities

• Predominantly responsible for radio prioritising and assigning jobs received by electronic, telephone and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates IT skills and uses hospital systems as required.
• Works within a large department, collaborating with teams to ensure smooth operations.

Skills

Health & Safety

IT literate

Good communication

Follow procedures

Teamwork

Time management

Independence

Flexibility

Mobility & stamina

Induction courses

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.

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Position

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

What You Will Do

Please note: this post is predominately working on the radio prioritising and assigning jobs which will be received by electronic, telephone and verbal communication. so therefore, a level of IT skills, or similar experience is desirable.

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

• Knowledge of Health & Safety
• IT computer literate
• Good Communication
• Ability to comply with Departmental Procedures within a very large department
• Ability to work individually and in a team setting
• Ability to complete work schedule within designated timescale
• Expected to work with minimal supervision.
• Flexible approach to work and working hours, post cover a 24 hour/365 day period.
• Present positive attitude. Courteous/Polite. Clean/Tidy appearance
• High level of mobility and stamina
• Flexible approach to work routines/areas
• Availability to complete induction programme /attend mandatory courses

Hours

2-week rota, 36hrs per week Monday-Friday

Week 1 6.30-2.30pm

Week 2 2.30-10.30pm (please note you will finish 30 minutes early one day each week)

This post is offered on a permanent basis.

UK Driving Licence/Car Ownership

A UK car licence is essential to this role.

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 for further information.

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

We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.