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Job reference: 070637
Salary: Band 2 (£19,609 - £21,615)
Job closing date: 04/10/2021
Job Type: Support Services
Location: Ninewells Hospital, Dundee
Employment type: Fixed-term
Hours Per Week: various
Job posted date: 24/09/2021
Employer (NHS Board): NHS Tayside
Department: Site Support Services

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In preparation for operational demand over the winter months, we are recruiting 10 Fixed Term Contracts to our Porter Service.


The post holders will be required to provide the full range of porter related services to wards, departments and respond to needs of patients, staff, visitors and general public.


The post holders will carry out assigned duties to maintain hygiene, order, and safety within the environment specified below and includes transportation of patients and equipment associated with their care needs.


No formal qualifications are necessary, as the post holder will be given the necessary training to undertake the job.


Informal enquiries to: Garry Stewart or Amanda Gillogly Porter Team Leads, Porter Department on Ext: 35512


You will be required to comply with the Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland throughout your employment.  Information on the Healthcare Support Worker Regulations can be found on NHS Tayside microsite on Staffnet>Our Websites>Healthcare Support Workers.


Hours of cover to meet our operational demand vary as outline below:

  • Day shift Mon-Fri 0800 - 1600hrs
  • Late Shift Mon-Fri 1600 - 0000hrs
  • Day Shift Thur – Sun 0800 - 1600hrs
  • Late Shift Thur – Sun 1600 - 0000hrs
  • Night Shift Mon – Thur 2230 - 0630hrs
  • Night Shift Mon – Wed 2230 – 0630hrs
  • Night Shift Thur – Sun 2230 – 0630hrs


Applications should be completed on the NHS Jobtrain site with short-listed applicants being contacted by email. 

Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.


Candidates should be available to commence work in November to facilitate training and site orientation.


NHS Tayside is committed to equality and diversity and welcomes applicants from all sections of the community

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