Bank Porter/Driver

Job reference:

259608

Salary:

Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)

Job closing date:

30/09/2026

Job Type:

Support Services

Location:

Lorn & Islands Hospital

Employment type:

Staff Bank

Hours Per Week:

0.25

Job posted date:

14/09/2026

Employer (NHS Board):

NHS Highland

Department:

• Lorn & Islands Hospital
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PORTER/DRIVER

LORN & ISLANDS HOSPITAL

HOURS: BANK (AS REQUIRED)

BAND 2: £25,694 - £27,900

We are looking for a self-motivated person with good communication skills to join the Bank Portering team at Lorn & Islands Hospital in Oban. Regular duties include moving and handling, driving vehicles, interacting with staff and patients, mortuary duties, and some cleaning duties. A good level of physical fitness is required.

A full driving licence is essential and applicants must consent to enhanced criminal record disclosure.

This position is worked on a rotational basis which includes weekends, early mornings and late evenings. Enhanced rates are paid during unsociable hours.

Short-listed applicants may be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

• Department contact: Caroline Reardon, Support Services Manager 01631 789016
• Please quote reference in the subject line of your email – 259608
• Closing date for completed applications: Midnight Wednesday 30th September 2026

Please be advised this role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker Visa or a Heath and Care Worker Visa.

 NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

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.

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• Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
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We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

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