Bank Porter/Security Driver
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Bank
- Pattern
- Bank
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Role summary
This role involves a variety of duties including driving, meal and item delivery, and security tasks like CCTV monitoring and patrolling. Porters also manage waste, transfer patients, and handle transportation of linen, specimens, and supplies. The position requires coordination of internal and external mail and assisting with incidents of violence and aggression.
Key responsibilities
- Drive and deliver meals, items, linen, specimens, stores, equipment, and supplies.
- Monitor CCTV, patrol premises, lock and secure areas, and issue keys for security.
- Assist with gritting and waste management.
- Transfer patients within hospital areas.
- Coordinate internal and external mail.
- Provide a presence and assist in incidents related to violence and aggression.
Essential criteria
- UK driving licence.
- Physically fit.
- Flexible attitude towards working hours and shift patterns.
- Strong customer care and communication skills.
- Ability to use own initiative to anticipate and make appropriate decisions.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision.
Desirable criteria
- Previous experience.
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:
259727
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
29/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Ayrshire Central Hospital
Employment type:
Staff Bank
Hours Per Week:
Bank
Job posted date:
15/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department:
I&SS
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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.
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)
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