Support Services Operative

NHS Scotland; Isle; On-site; EUR 14,069 - 18,759; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Support Services Operative at Arran War Memorial Hospital. This permanent part-time role is 25 hours per week, with a 4-week rota covering mornings and backshifts, including weekends.

You will perform housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties within Clinical Support Services. Full training will be provided; the role requires flexibility, the ability to work independently and as part of a team, and good communication skills.

Qualifications

• Applicants should be physically fit.
• Understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment.
• Flexible in regard to areas worked within Arran War Memorial Hospital.
• Full training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Working within Clinical Support Services you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties.
• Experience with industrial cleaning equipment, an understanding of food safety standards or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
• The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

Job description

Overview

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. 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.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Services Operative within Clinical Support Services based at Arran War Memorial Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

25 hours per week.

4 week rota incorporating 3x morning shifts (8am–1.30pm) and 2 backshifts (1pm–6.30pm) per week. This includes 2 weekends in 4. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

What You Will Do

Working within Clinical Support Services you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment, an understanding of food safety standards or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

For further information on the role please view the job description.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

Applicants should be physically fit, understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment and be flexible in regard to areas worked within Arran War Memorial Hospital. Full training will be provided. For further information on the requirements for the role please view the person specification. If you want to find out more about the role, please contact [e-mail]

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack. It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks. Please visit for further information. We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

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