Porter
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Permanent
- Pattern
- Part-time
- Hours / week
- 27.25
- Posted
- 24/08/2026
- Closes
- 03/09/2026
Sponsorship verdict
This contract type is not eligible for Skilled Worker sponsorship.
NHS Trusts cannot issue a Certificate of Sponsorship for part-time, bank, locum, zero-hours, job-share or short fixed-term (under 12 months) contracts under current Home Office rules. This applies even when the wider Trust holds a Skilled Worker licence.
Role summary
This role is for a Porter at Inverurie Hospital, working as part of a team to provide essential support services. Key duties include transporting medical items, samples, and waste, as well as managing stores and linen. The position requires flexibility, including participation in winter on-call maintenance for gritting and snow clearance.
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:
255229
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
03/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Inverurie Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
27.25 x 2
Job posted date:
24/08/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Grampian
Department:
Portering
Job Advert
An exciting opportunity has arisen for two Porters to join our team at Inverurie Hospital, Aberdeenshire. Occasionally there may be a requirement to assist at other hospital sites within NHS Grampian, therefore flexibility is required.
Working Pattern
Week 1: Mon 07:00-17:00, Tue 07:30-17:00, Sat 08:30-12:30, Sun 08:30-12:30.
Week 2: Wed 07:00-17:00, Thu 07:30-17:00, Fri 07:00-17:00.
The successful applicant will be expected to participate in winter on-call maintenance from November to March each year to support gritting and snow clearance across the hospital site.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Transport blood samples to Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Ensure the safe movement of medical equipment
- Transport clinical waste and dangerous materials
- Collect pharmacy items from local pharmacies and Aberdeen Royal Infirmary
- Handle medical gases
- Manage the handling and distribution of stores and linen
Person Specification
Applicants should be physically fit and hold a full, clean manual UK driving licence. A good c
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