Porter/ Domestic AssistantinInverurieinInveruriePUBLISHED FRI 28 MAR 2025
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Are you passionate about making a difference in your community? An exciting opportunity awaits you as a Porter/Domestic Assistant based in Inverurie, covering the beautiful towns of Huntly, Keith, Turriff, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Buckie. You’ll play a vital role in supporting our healthcare teams, ensuring patients are safely transferred and clinical areas are maintained to the highest standards. Working Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend shifts, you'll enjoy a schedule that fits around your life while making a genuine impact.
In this role, you’ll be right at the heart of patient care—swiftly moving essential medical equipment, cleaning various areas in line with national standards, and helping our facilities operate smoothly. A full UK driving licence is essential as you’ll be required to drive across our region, but don’t worry; all necessary training will be provided. We pride ourselves on fostering a welcoming and inclusive workplace, and we’re eager to hear from women and carers who wish to join a supportive team where everyone is valued. If you’re ready to contribute to the health and wellbeing of your community, apply now!
NHS GRAMPIAN
RELIEF PORTER/DOMESTIC ASSISTANT
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a relief porter/domestic assistant to join our team covering Inverurie, Huntly, Keith, Turriff, Peterhead, Fraserburgh and Buckie.
You will be required to work between the hours of Monday to Friday and on occasion during weekend, depending on operational demands.
Location: Aberdeenshire North
Band 2
Hours: 27.13 Hours per week
Duties will include
Transferring patients between various areas of the hospital
Ensuring the safe movement of medical equipment/medical gases
Transporting clinical waste and dangerous materials
Movement of Stores
Cleaning of clinical and non clinical areas in line with the National Cleaning Standards.
During the winter months, December through to March, there is a requirement to support the winter maintenance of the area by ensuring pavements and carparks are prepared for our staff, visitors and patients on site.
Must have the ability to carry out all aspects of the role safely. Good oral and written communication skills are essential to undertake this role safely.
As there will be a requirement to drive across our region candidates should hold a full driving licence and be confident to drive in all weathers. Pool car will be made available from base site. Please note successful candidates will undergo a PVG check.
Full training will be provided.
Informal Enquires
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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