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NHS Scotland:
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 are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Bank Porter/Driver within Infrastructure & Support Services based at Arran War Memorial Hospital on the Isle of Arran. This post is offered on a permanent basis
Hours:
Hours per week: As and when required.
UK Driving Licence:
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What you will do:
There is a team of 3 porters who cover on-call over a 4 week period.On-call sessions will be offered on a monthly basis with sessions being from 3.45pm –7.45am Mon-
Fri and there are 12 hour sessions on a Saturday and Sunday meaning 4 sessions over a weekend.
You may also be offered leave cover (day time hours Monday –Friday) as and when required on a fair and consistent basis.
On –call is mainly to complete changes of oxygen cylinders, mortuary duties, re-setting of alarms, and transporting samples to the ferry. Full training is provided and a driving licence is essential.
Payment is £27.51 per session and additional payment, Band 2, for time if called out.For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:
You will require 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
If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Keera Lynn at Keera.lynn@aapct.scot.nhs.uk
RIGHT TO WORK / CERTIFICATES OF SPONSORSHIP
To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.
It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.
NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
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