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Band 2
36
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Relief porter all shifts/day/night/weekend)

NHS LothianWestern General Hospital£26,696 - £28,988Closes 31/08/2026

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Band
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
36
Hours / week
36
Posted
17/08/2026
Closes
31/08/2026

Sponsorship verdict

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Role summary

This role involves providing essential portering services, including driving vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes for transporting goods, supplies, and patients. The successful candidate will contribute to the efficient and effective delivery of quality portering services within the organisation. It requires a PVG Scheme membership and involves working various shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

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Band 2 pay context

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:

256702

Salary:

Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Job closing date:

31/08/2026

Job Type:

Support Services

Location:

Western General Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

36

Job posted date:

17/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Lothian

Department:

Logistics

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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.

In line with the current UK Immigration Rules, this post does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship to support a Skilled Worker Visa or a Health & Care Worker Visa. Overseas nationals should review alternative immigration options before applying for this role. Further information: www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration.

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