Domestic Assistant/Porter
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Contract
- Fixed-term
- Pattern
- 17.5
- Hours / week
- 17.5
- Posted
- 04/09/2026
- Closes
- 18/09/2026
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Role summary
This role is for a Domestic Assistant/Porter to join the Facilities team at Hawick Hospital on a fixed-term contract. The successful applicant will be responsible for domestic cleaning activities within clinics and departments. They must demonstrate competence in cleaning, flexibility, and knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework. The position is for 17.5 hours per week, with various hours available Monday to Sunday.
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:
258891
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Hawick Health Centre
Employment type:
Fixed-term
Hours Per Week:
17.5
Job posted date:
04/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Borders
Department:
Facilities
Job Advert
OUR VALUES IN ACTION
- Care and Compassion • Quality and Teamwork • Dignity and Respect • Openness, honesty and responsibility
General Service Department
Hawick Hospital
Monday to Sunday
Various Hours
1 x 17.5 hours per week
We currently require a Domestic Assistant/Porter to join an excellent team of dedicated staff at the Hawick Hospital for our clinics and departments on a fixed term contract.
Applicants will be required to demonstrate a high level of competence in domestic cleaning activities, flexibility and knowledge of the NHS Borders Behavioural Framework.
Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check done than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team. For more details on these changes please
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