NHS Lothian
252872 (SNIS) General Porter Driver
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252872 (SNIS) General Porter Driver
Role: Logistics Operative (24-hour Mortuary & Ops Support)
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 empowered to give their best. To this end, NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.
Authenticity & Application Guidance
✅ Show us the real you:
- Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT, Copilot) can assist with ideas and grammar checks, but your answers must be your own.
- Applications relying on AI-generated content may be withdrawn.
⚠️ Why this matters:
"We want to understand you, not an AI tool."
Work Schedule & Physical Demands
📅 Full-time shift work: Requires 24/7 coverage (365 days a year), including:
- Days
- Nights
- Weekends
- Evenings
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🩺 Key Tasks:
- Mortuary transfer of cadavers (ward-to-mortuary).
- Regular, intense physical effort involving:
- Pushing/pulling heavy trolleys (> 75kg) up ramps (up to 50m).
- Handling gas cylinders (> 50kg) and mobile patient beds (> 200kg).
- Assisting patients in wheelchairs (> 75kg).
🚗 Additional Responsibilities:
- Driving a 3.5-tonne vehicle in a congested on-site environment.
For further details: Check the full job description and person specification provided here. If you have questions, contact Rachel Docherty at rachel.docherty4@nhs.scot or call +0131 537 1530.
Work Visa & Legal Requirements
Certificate of Sponsorship
❗ This role does not qualify for a UK work visa sponsorship under:
- Skilled Worker Visa
- Health & Care Worker Visa
🌍 Action Required for Overseas Candidates:
- Review alternative immigration options before applying.
"A legal right to work in the UK is mandatory – verified by the UK Visas and Immigration Service."
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🔹 NHS Scotland’s obligations:
- Verify eligibility per immigration laws before hiring.
- Further details available here.
Recruitment Notes
⏳ Early Submission Encouraged:
- This role may close early due to high demand.
- Please apply as soon as possible.
🤝 Support for Candidates with Disabilities/Neurodivergencies:
- We make reasonable adjustments during recruitment.
PVG Scheme Requirement
- A PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme membership is mandatory.
- Action Required:
- Active membership (i.e., child and/or adult regulatory group) required.
- If absent, Disclosure Scotland application must be submitted and approved before confirms a start date.
(Diversity, inclusivity, and genuine experience apply.)
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