Porter/General - Facilities

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare system in Scotland is looking for a Portering Team member at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. This role supports the 24/7 portering service by ensuring cleanliness and managing patient movement. Candidates should possess experience in non-clinical administrative functions and a problem-solving attitude. The position offers pay above the living wage, generous leave entitlements, and access to health and leisure facilities. Applicants should be self-motivated and able to handle emergency situations.

Benefits

Pay above living wage

Generous leave entitlements

Access to health and leisure facilities

Qualifications

• Experience in providing support services in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to handle unpredictable situations and work under pressure.
• Motivated and capable of working independently.

Responsibilities

• Provide regular and ad-hoc portering duties.
• Maintain cleanliness of ward entrances and exits.
• Handle waste, linen, and transportation of goods.

Skills

Knowledge in non-clinical administrative functions

Self-motivated

Problem-solving attitude

Resilient to emergency situations

Job description

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK and is recruiting for a Portering Team member at Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to support the 24/7 portering service.

Shift Pattern

• Post 1: 14.8 hours per week (Monday 9am‑4:48pm & Friday 9am‑5pm)
• Post 2: 19.44 hours per week (Monday‑Friday 7am‑11am)

Responsibilities

As a portering team member you will:

• Provide regular and ad‑hoc portering duties and respond to emergency situations.
• Maintain cleanliness of ward entrances and exits and manage patient movement.
• Handle waste, linen, mailroom, delivery receipt and transportation of goods to required services/departments.
• Work closely with other facilities services to support overall patient care.

Qualifications

• Knowledge and practical experience in non‑clinical administrative and support service functions.
• Self‑motivated, problem‑solving attitude and ability to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Resilient to unpredictable/emergency situations; essential training will be provided during induction.

Benefits

• Pay above living wage with enhancements for unsocial hours.
• Generous leave entitlements based on hours worked.
• Access to health and leisure facilities and other discounts.

Equality and Inclusion

NHSGGC encourages applications from all sections of the community and promotes a culture of inclusion. We support applications from the Armed Forces Community and offer flexible working options where suitable.

Contact Information

Informal contact: Richard McKenzie, Portering Manager – 07816 228381 or [e-mail] or [e-mail].
Recruitment Service – shortlisting feedback not provided due to high volume of applications.

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide original and authentic responses. The use of artificial intelligence, automated tools or third‑party assistance is strongly discouraged and may result in withdrawal from the application process.