KWG251981 - Relief Porter

NHS Scotland; Aberdeen; On-site; ZAR 460,000 - 526,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is looking for a Relief Porter on a permanent contract in Aberdeen. The role requires a full manual UK driving license, the ability to work across NHSG sites, and physically demanding duties including long walks.

You will join a team supporting hospital operations with flexible and reactive shift patterns. Candidates should have basic numeracy and strong communication skills, and be comfortable using Microsoft emails and Teams.

Qualifications

• Full manual UK driving license is required.
• Must be flexible and able to work in other NHSG areas.
• Basic numeracy and good communication skills are required.
• Ability to use Microsoft emails and Teams.
• Physically demanding role with a lot of walking involved.

Responsibilities

• Shifts cover Monday to Sunday, including weekdays and possibly nights.
• Reactive service with short notice call-outs.
• Work as part of a team and, when competent, independently.

Skills

Driving licence (UK)

Numeracy

Communication

Teamwork

Tools

Microsoft Teams

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 week days 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.

Additional Information For Candidates

As a disability confident employer we are committed to ensuring our recruitment processes are inclusive and accessible to all. If you need us to make any adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by contacting our recruitment team at the earliest opportunity. Email us at [e-mail].

• Please note - If this post operates within Aberdeen City Low Emission Zone, you will be responsible for all costs associated with entering.

NHS Grampian forms one of the fourteen regional health boards of NHS Scotland and is responsible for providing health and social care services to a population of over 500,000 people living in Aberdeen, Aberdeenshire and Moray.

As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and Social Care values.