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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern for this post are Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 1700, Friday 08:00 – 14:30
The Day surgery Unit (DSU) at the New Victoria ACH have an opportunity for a Band 2 Porter to work with our amazing team. This post is covered through Monday to Friday, however this is subject to change.
This is a busy Day surgery unit consisting of 8 theatres covering a range of specialities, a 48 bed admission and discharge unit and a 12 bed 23 hour stay ward. The successful candidate will be hard working and reliable as this is an expanding unit. The ability to manage tasks independently is essential. Previous experience desirable but not essential. Instruction/training where necessary will be provided.
Daily duties to include aiding the flow of patients in theatre by proving trolleys before surgery, changing cylinders, stocking linen trolleys, emptying bins, tidying, putting stock away, transporting specimens to the labs, taking orders to pharmacy and any other task that might be assigned to you by the senior team.
This is a physical role that includes manual handling duties and extended periods of time on your feet.
There may be an expectation for cross site working across the south sector.
Informal contact: Luke O’Sullivan, Senior Charge ODP, On 0141 347 8208 or email Luke.osullivan2@nhs.scot
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
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