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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 is 5 days over 7.
We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to work as part of the portering team responsible for delivering portering services to a wide range of stakeholders, in a timely manner.
You will be responsible for escorting patients between departments and wards throughout the hospital sites. The successful candidate will transport equipment, medical records, mail, meal trolleys, and specimens, units of blood, blood products, medical gases, medicine, supplies, instruments, dressings and sundries. Along with other tasks which are in commensurate to the post and as required by Management team.
Informal Contact: John McDaid / Sarah Chesney - Portering Manager's 0141 211 1018 / John.mcdaid@ggc.scot.nhs.uk / sarah.chesney@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs
Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately.
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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