Relief Porter

NHS National Services Scotland; Carstairs; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Carstairs seeks a Relief Porter to join their team. This full-time role involves delivering services across the hospital while handling heavy manual tasks and maintaining hospital vehicles. Candidates must possess a valid driving licence and demonstrate good communication skills. The position offers a salary range of £25,694 - £27,900, plus additional allowances, with a fixed term of 12 months.

Qualifications

• Full current clean driving licence required.
• Knowledge of moving and handling techniques preferred.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver items and manage hospital vehicles.
• Perform heavy manual portering duties.
• Communicate internally with hospital staff.

Skills

Communication skills

Conscientiousness

Driving skills

Job description

Relief Porter

Band 2 £25,694 - £27,900 plus £1750.47 High Secure Environmental Allowance per annum.

Full Time 37 hours

Contract Duration – Fixed Term 12 months

Post Details

The State Hospital provides maximum secure psychiatric care for patients from Scotland and Northern Ireland. Our strategy is to ensure equitable provision of high quality, clinically effective services to meet the mental health and social care needs of all patients.

A vacancy has arisen for a Relief Porter; you will be part of a team of eight Porters tasked with the delivery of a high-quality portering service within all wards and departments in the State Hospital.

Duties include making deliveries and uplifts within the hospital. This will involve driving hospital vehicles with the post holder having the responsibility of the upkeep of the vehicles used within the department. There will be a considerable amount of internal communication with staff from all areas of the hospital. Portering duties will involve heavy manual work.

Experience

Applicants should hold a full current clean driving licence. Previous knowledge of moving and handling techniques would be an advantage, as would the ability to work with minimal supervision. Candidates should be conscientious, have good communication skills and be able to use own initiative.

Closing Date

The closing date for applications is 10 December 2025. For an informal discussion please contact Robert Deans, Estates Co‑ordinator on 01555 842102 or Brian Maclean, Estates Manager on 01555 842165. If you have any queries or require assistance regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team on [e-mail] to discuss your requirements.

Starting from 1 April 2024, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland will be reduced. Full‑time hours will be reduced from 37.5 to 37 hours, and part‑time staff will get a pro‑rata reduction in their working hours without losing any earnings. Although the State Hospital will implement this change, it may not be possible to transition fully from 1 April. Therefore, there may be some areas in the organisation where implementation may take longer. If the department cannot safely accommodate the reduced hours from 1st April, you may be required to work 37.5 hours per week (pro‑rata for part‑time staff) until the department can meet the requirements without impacting patient safety. Of course, you will be remunerated accordingly. The State Hospital is committed to fully implementing the 37‑hour working week across all areas as soon as it is safe to do so.

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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society. It should be noted that the State Hospital is a high secure hospital and the current organisational position based on a risk assessment is that we welcome applications from people under the age of 18 for non‑clinical roles however to be eligible for a clinical role applicants should be 18 years and older. Should you have any questions in relation to this please contact [e-mail].

The State Hospital 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 Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. The State Hospital does not hold a sponsorship licence therefore will be unable to sponsor candidates for skilled worker visas. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk. Skilled worker Visa and all current immigration rules are available at www.gov.uk