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Hospital Porter

NHS Western IslesWestern Isles Hospital£26,696 - £28,988Closes 07/09/2026

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Band
Band 2
Contract
Permanent
Pattern
20
Hours / week
20
Posted
24/08/2026
Closes
07/09/2026

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Role summary

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospital Porter to join the team at NHS Western Isles. The postholder will provide a large range of general portering services in support of clinical services, primarily at the Western Isles Hospital. This role involves working flexibly to assist the works and Estates Department across the board's Estate. The successful candidate will be expected to work on a shift basis, including evenings, 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:

256436

Salary:

Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Job closing date:

07/09/2026

Job Type:

Support Services

Location:

Western Isles Hospital

Employment type:

Permanent

Hours Per Week:

20

Job posted date:

24/08/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Western Isles

Department:

Works

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Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road , Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2AF

Hospital Porter

Band 2 £ 26,696 - £28,988 pro rata/per annum

Plus £1,461 Distant Islands Allowance pro rata/per annum

20 Hours per Week

Permanent Post

An opportunity has arisen for a Hospital Porter to join our Team at NHS Western Isles.

The postholder will provide a large range of general portering services in support of clinical services to the Western Isles NHS Board in Lewis and Harris. The majority of these services will be provided to staff and departments at the Western Isles Hospital, however, work flexibly to assist the works and Estates Department may be required across the whole of the board's Estate.

The postholder will be expected to work on a shift basis including evening, night and weekend work. This includes evening and night work in the same working week.

Driving License will be required for this post.

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