KWG251981 - Relief Porter

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 460,000 - 504,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire & Arran is seeking a Relief Porter on a permanent contract. A full manual UK driving license is required and shifts cover Monday to Sunday, with possible night shifts. The role demands flexibility, reliability, and the ability to work across NHSG as needed.

Applicants should have basic numeracy, good communication, and be able to use Microsoft emails and Teams. The job is physically demanding with lots of walking, sometimes working alone, and always within a team.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license.
• Flexibility to work across NHSG and other areas.
• Basic numeracy and good communication skills.
• Ability to use Microsoft emails and Teams.

Responsibilities

• Cover shifts Monday to Sunday, including weekdays and possibly night shifts.
• Be part of a reactive service and be called out at short notice.
• Work as part of a team and, when competent, work alone.

Skills

Full manual UK driving license

Flexibility

Good communication

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook / Email

Physically fit

Tools

Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Relief Porter

This post is on a permanent contract. Pay band 2. Full clean current manual UK driving license required. Applications welcomed for Porter position. Shifts cover Monday to Sunday. Must be available to work shifts especially during weekdays and possibly night shifts. Flexibility and reliability are necessary as this is a reactive service and you may be called at short notice for shifts.

To apply for this post, applicants must meet the following criteria:

Have a full manual UK driving license. Must be flexible and be able to work in other areas in NHSG. Basic numeracy skills and good communication skills. Must have the ability to use Microsoft emails and teams. Have a reasonable level of fitness as this can be a physically demanding role at times with a lot of walking involved. Be able to work as part of a team and when competent be able to work alone.

In addition to the competencies and qualifications noted above, we are looking for applicants who can demonstrate evidence to support our organisational ‘values and behaviours’ which are;

• Care & Compassion
• Dignity & Respect
• Openness, Honesty & Responsibility
• Quality & Teamwork

Applicants should be able to show enthusiasm for continuous learning and development, a professional attitude and a passion for working within the wider healthcare care team.

Posts close at midnight on the indicated date unless the advert states otherwise. Post may close early due to volume of applications.

For informal discussion contact, Pete Durrand [e-mail] Chris McGuile [e-mail]

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.