214915 Domestic Assistant (FWW)

TN United Kingdom; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Edinburgh is seeking a Domestic Assistant to ensure high standards of cleanliness and safety within the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. This part-time role involves providing essential domestic services across various departments, ensuring compliance with health regulations and quality standards. The successful candidate will be committed to promoting a diverse and inclusive workplace, with support available for disabled candidates.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic services or cleaning roles preferred.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards and infection control.
• Ability to comply with quality standards and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services across Clinical and Non-Clinical Departments.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and Health & Safety regulations.
• Adhere to National Cleaning Services Specification.

Job description

Job Title: Domestic Assistant (FWW), Edinburgh

Client:

NHS Scotland

Location:

Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

1e9a1406a815

Job Views:

10

Posted:

19.05.2025

Expiry Date:

03.07.2025

Job Description:

The position is based at the Royal Edinburgh Hospital. NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The goal is to have a workforce that is truly representative and where every employee feels respected and able to perform at their best. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

The role involves providing a range of domestic services within Clinical and Non-Clinical Departments across all areas of the Hospitals and Health Centres. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards, Health & Safety, infection control, Audit Scotland and HAI task force requirements, and adherence to the National Cleaning Services Specification, among other requirements specified by the Division.

For detailed information about the role and the skills/experience required, please refer to the job description and person specification linked at the bottom of the screen. If you have any questions after reviewing this information, please contact us at 0131 537 6118.

Please note: This is a part-time position, so the salary will be prorated accordingly.

We anticipate high interest in this vacancy and may close it early once sufficient applications are received. We encourage you to submit your application promptly.

We are committed to supporting disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or those who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policies and practices.

Due to legislative changes effective from 1 April 2025, this role may require a different level of criminal records check than currently required. If classified as a 'regulated role,' your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any updates to the requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more information on these changes, please visit the relevant government website.