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Job reference: 141140
Salary: Band 2 (£21,814 - £23,820)
Job closing date: 05/04/2023
Job Type: Support Services
Location: Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 37.5
Job posted date: 22/03/2023
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Grampian
Department: porters

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Post:                Porter

Location:         Aberdeen Royal Infirmary                

Salary:             Band 2

Hours:             37.5  

Contract         1 Permanent post & 1 Fixed Term post       


An exciting opportunity has arisen for a relief porter to work between our hospital site at Aberdeen Royal infirmary.  On occasion there may be a requirement to assist other hospital sites within the NHS Grampian region, so flexibility is required.   Hours of work are 37.5 hours per week on rota Monday to Sunday.

Duties and responsibilities may include:​​​​​​​

  • Transferring patients between various areas of the hospital
  • Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment
  • Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials
  • Delivering patient notes

You should be physically fit.   Applicants must hold a full clean manual driving licence.  Good oral and written skills are essential for this role.   Please note successful candidates will undergo a PVG check. 

Full training will be provided. 

In the event a large volume of applications are received, the vacancy may close earlier than stated. 

I​​​​​​​nformal enquires:  Alana Millson (alana.millson@nhs.scot)



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