Porter/Driver – INTERNAL ONLY

Job Description

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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

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 Porter/Driver based at University Hospital Crosshouse. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

36 hours per week.

Monday-Sunday covering 2 shift patterns- 7.00-3.00pm and 3.00-11.00pm on a 3-week rota pattern.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

UK Driving Licence:

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

What you will do:

The post covers all general Portering duties included in the attached job description.

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:

Applicants should be physically fit. Previous experience in a similar role will be an advantage; however full training will be provided.

Compulsory that any new staff recruited to NHS Ayrshire and Arran complete Corporate Induction.

Full UK driving licence and access to a vehicle is essential to this role.

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 Jacqueline Armstrong or Dawn Campbell at / .

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