Bank General Porter

NHS Scotland; Craigs (NY); On-site; USD 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a general porter to provide reliable portering support across wards and departments at the New Craigs site. You will carry out day-to-day portering duties, ensuring a safe, efficient and respectful service for patients and staff.

A driving license is essential for this post as you will drive vans up to 3.5 tonnes. You must be well educated, present a smart appearance and communicate clearly within a team environment.

Qualifications

• Ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills.
• Respond constructively to unpredictable situations and cope under pressure.
• Achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and comply with the Code of Conduct.

Responsibilities

• Portering duties on a day-to-day basis to ensure an efficient, effective and safe service to wards and departments.
• Drive vans up to 3.5 tonnes and small catering/portering vans/cars as required.
• Maintain a smart appearance and good communication with ward staff and patients.
• Comply with NHS Highland policies and Code of Conduct during employment.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Driving Licence

Self-motivated

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.

As a general porter you will be required to undertake portering duties on a day-to-day basis to ensure an efficient, effective and safe service to wards and departments/patients and to deliver the highest standard of Service (Portering) within the New Craigs site.

You must have the ability to work as part of a team or on your own initiative, follow instructions and possess good communication skills

You must also be able to respond constructively to unpredictable situations and able to cope under pressure

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

A driving licence is essential for this post as you will be expected to drive a van up to 3.5 tonnes and the small catering and portering vans/cars.

Applicants must be well educated, of a smart appearance & have good communication skills.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Informal enquiries to Emma Johnston email [e-mail] Tel [phone]

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork