KWG Porter

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An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Porters to join our team at Inverurie Hospital, Aberdeenshire. Occasionally there may be a requirement to assist at other hospital sites within NHS Grampian, therefore flexibility is required.

Working Pattern

Week 1: Mon 07:00-17:00, Tue 07:30-17:00, Sat 08:30-12:30, Sun 08:30-12:30.
Week 2: Wed 07:00-17:00, Thu 07:30-17:00, Fri 07:00-17:00.

The successful applicant will be expected to participate in winter on-call maintenance from November to March each year to support gritting and snow clearance across the hospital site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Transport blood samples to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

• Ensure the safe movement of medical equipment

• Transport clinical waste and dangerous materials

• Collect pharmacy items from local pharmacies and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary

• Handle medical gases

• Manage the handling and distribution of stores and linen

Person Specification

Applicants should be physically fit and hold a full, clean manual UK driving licence. A good command of spoken and written English is essential. Successful candidates will be required to undergo a PVG check. Full training will be provided.

Informal Enquiries

Donna Duncan, Support Services Manager
View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

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

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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 View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend the interview in person. Alternative arrangements or adjustments will be considered in the event there are circumstances that may prevent candidates attending in person to ensure it is inclusive and accessible to all.

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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.

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