Job Advert
Maintenance Assistant / Porter (Ref: 169265)
Fixed term for one year
Full Time 37.5 hours per week
Band 2 - Salary range £23,362 - £25,368 plus
Distant Islands Allowance of £2,256 per annum
An opportunity has arisen to recruit within our Estates & Maintenance & Portering Departments.
This contract is fixed-term for one year as a result of organisational change. If you wish to apply for this post as a secondment opportunity, you will need to discuss with your line manager before submitting an application.
Suitable applicants will be expected to work across all areas within both Estates and Portering Services. A full clean driving licence is essential as duties may include delivering supplies and collecting waste throughout Shetland. There may be the occasional night shift cover for annual leave and sickness, sometimes at short notice carrying out all duties as per the job description.
Maintenance Assistant:
Self-motivated persons to assist in carrying out routine maintenance across all NHS Shetland properties.
We are looking for candidates with a good level of general education, you will need experience, or at least an interest in maintenance. Good communication skills, computer literacy, pride in your work and the ability to work alone using your own initiative are all essential requirements. A current full driving licence is required to carry out this role.
We are looking for candidates with good communication skills who are able to work flexibly under pressure. Initial training and induction takes place in the first few days of starting post, then support from other colleagues will be provided until the new post holder is fully competent in all areas of work, their relevant paper work and procedures. A current full driving licence with no serious convictions is essential for this role.
Portering:
Assisting the Portering Team undertaking duties in order to contribute to the provision of the smooth and efficient running of the Portering Service within NHS Shetland. Duties will include transferring and escorting patients and visitors; conveying samples and medical records; working with medical gases; delivering meals, equipment, mail and other items to and from the wards; moving and checking vehicles and transporting waste.
You will be expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed on http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
For an informal discussion about this post please contact Garry Martin, Interim Maintenance Supervisor on 01595 743308
Closing date: 03/12/2023 Interview date: 12/12/2023
*Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
For more information and to apply:
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e-mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line.
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