Job details
- Job reference: 259761
- Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
- Job closing date: 16/10/2026
- Job Type: Support Services
- Location: Woodend Hospital
- Employment type: Permanent
- Hours Per Week: 36
- Job posted date: 02/10/2026
- Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
- Department: Portering Services
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 changes.
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. Must have the ability to carry out all aspects of the role 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 Must be able to work autonomously alone when required.
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 peter.durrand@nhs.scot Chris McGuile chris.mcguile@nhs.scot
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