Porter & Driver — Hospital Shifts

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.

Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran.

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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Porter/Driver based at University Hospital Ayr
. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Post 1 is for 33.5 hours over a 2‑week rota covering day, night and weekend shifts. Post 2 is on Relief basis covering a wide variety of shift patterns for planned and unplanned leave.

From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full‑time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part‑time staff) without loss of earnings.

A UK driving licence is essential for this role.

Clinical Support Services is currently seeking a motivated and reliable individual to join our Portering Department. This varied role includes a range of responsibilities such as patient meal delivery, security support, grounds maintenance, general portering duties, and driving tasks. A flexible approach to both hours and shift patterns and hospital location is essential. Previous experience would be advantageous but full training will be given.

The role of the porter is widely varied and consists of duties such as waste management; transfer of patients in and around the hospital sites; the transportation of meals, linen, specimens, stores, equipment and supplies; coordination of all internal and external mail; undertaking mortuary duties; assisting in incidents related to violence and aggression; and security‑related duties.

To work in the United Kingdom, a legal requirement exists to demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and pre‑employment checks.

The advertised salary is based on a full‑time contract and must be pro‑rated for part‑time positions.