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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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
Our purpose:
Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.
Our values:
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please click here - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
What you will do:
To Provide a wide and varied range of Portering, Security and Waste Management Services which support Clinical services throughout NHS Ayrshire and Arran in line with National Standards.
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description
Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:
You will be required to have knowledge of, be proficient in, or undertake training in the following:-
- COSHH Regulations
- Code of Practice
- Communication Skills
- Complaints Procedures
- Control of Infection Manual
- Driving (full Driving Licence)
- Fire Safety and Training
- Health & Safety Regulations
- Risk Assessments
- Risk investigation
- Induction Training
- Moving & Handling Regulations
- Mandatory and Statutory training
- Safety of Medical Gases (Movement, storage and use of)
- Security
- Transportation of Goods and Equipment
- Transportation of Patients and Visitors
- Use of PPE (Personal & Protective Equipment)
- Violence and Aggression
- Waste Management Policy Regulations
It is also desirable for the post holder to undertake specialised training for duties relevant to certain areas
- Laboratories
- Pharmacy
- X-Ray
- Driving – for certain van runs
- Waste Management
- Mortuary – deceased patient
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
Hours: This is a bank post, working as and when required.
1 Post within Ayrshire Central Hospital, Irvine
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Keera Dolan, Assistant Hotel Services Manager on 01294 323027.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
- You should apply for this post by completing the application process on JobTrain.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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- Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a staff member, please ensure you update your JobTrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Ayrshire and Arran.
- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
- NHS Ayrshire and Arran has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is, without exception, granted by UK Visas and Immigrations. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.