Job reference: 253858
Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date: 02/08/2026
Job Type: Support Services
Location: Caithness General Hospital
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 15.5
Job posted date: 14/07/2026
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland
Department: Facilities

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Facilities Porter, 15.5 hour Post Based at Caithness General Hospital Wick


We are currently seeking to recruit Facilities Porter to join our team in Caithness General Hospital Wick. This post will be based in Caithness General Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services.


The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.


To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.


To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications


This is a Facilities Porter post to be available to work on a 5 week rota which includes weekend shifts. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland

Tel: 01955880479 or 07974619346 or email tina.russel1@nhs.scot

Patricia Murray Team Lead Caithness General Hospital

Tel :019550880486 or 07483127554 email : patricia.murray2@nhs.scot

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.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork

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