PORTER/DRIVER
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- As required
- Hours / week
- 0.25
- Posted
- 14/09/2026
- Closes
- 30/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a self-motivated Porter/Driver to join the Bank team at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban. Duties include moving and handling, driving, interacting with staff and patients, mortuary duties, and some cleaning. The position requires a good level of physical fitness and a full driving licence. It operates on a rotational basis, including weekends, early mornings, and late evenings.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
259608
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
30/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Lorn & Islands Hospital
Employment type:
Staff Bank
Hours Per Week:
0.25
Job posted date:
14/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Highland
Department:
Lorn & Islands Hospital
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Job Advert
PORTER/DRIVER
LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL
HOURS: BANK (AS REQUIRED)
BAND 2: £25,694 - £27,900
We are looking for a self-motivated person with good communication skills to join the Bank Portering team at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban. Regular duties include moving and handling, driving vehicles, interacting with staff and patients, mortuary duties, and some cleaning duties. A good level of physical fitness is required.
A full driving licence is essential and applicants must consent to enhanced criminal record disclosure.
This position is worked on a rotational basis which includes weekends, early mornings and late evenings. Enhanced rates are paid during unsociable hours.
Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
Department contact: [contact details removed], Support Services Manager [phone number removed]
Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – 259608
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