Relief Porter

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Scotland is seeking a Relief Porter to provide high-quality portering services in the State Hospital. This role involves making deliveries within the hospital, driving vehicles, and ensuring upkeep of equipment. The ideal candidate will hold a clean driving license and possess good communication skills, with responsibilities that may include heavy manual work. This permanent position offers a salary between £25,694 - £27,900 plus allowances.

Qualifications

• Applicants should hold a full current clean driving licence.
• Knowledge of moving and handling techniques is an advantage.
• Candidates should have good communication skills and be able to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and uplift items within the hospital.
• Drive hospital vehicles and maintain their upkeep.
• Communicate internally with hospital staff.

Job description

Relief Porter

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

Hours - 37 per week

Contract Duration – Permanent

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 seven 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 communications skill and be able to use own initiative.

Closing Date – The closing date for applications is 15 October 2025.

For an informal discussion please contact Robert Deans, Estates Co-Ordinator on 01555 842102 or Brian Maclean, Estates on 01555 842165

If you have any queries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact the HR Team.

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.

Right to Work – 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.

Please note that the State Hospital is NOT licensed to issue certificates of sponsorship under current UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) regulations. Applicants must have the right to work in the UK without requiring sponsorship to work with us.

Reduced Working Week* - 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.