223998 R1 Domestic Assistant

NHS Lothian; Haddington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Haddington is seeking a part-time role to deliver domestic services within their hospitals and health centres. Responsibilities include ensuring compliance with quality standards and infection control. The position is on weekends, with shifts from 16:30 to 20:00. Suitable candidates will have experience in similar settings and an understanding of health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic services within healthcare settings.
• Understanding of quality standards and Health & Safety regulations.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services in Clinical/Non-Clinical Departments.
• Ensure compliance with infection control and audit requirements.

Job description

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.

We will fully support disabled candidates, candidates with long-term conditions, or those who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

Please note: We anticipate high interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient number of applications are received. Therefore, please submit your application early.

To work in the United Kingdom, individuals must demonstrate they have the relevant permission to work, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on NHS Scotland Boards' responsibilities and your obligations can be found in the vacancy details.

Required

Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role," your appointment will be subject to joining the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme. Any changes to current requirements will be confirmed by the Hiring Manager or Recruitment Team. For more details, visit:

The purpose of this post: Responsible for providing a range of domestic services within Clinical/Non-Clinical Departments across Hospitals and Health Centres, ensuring compliance with quality standards, Health & Safety, infection control, Audit Scotland, HAI task force requirements, and the National Cleaning Services Specification.

Shift pattern: Saturday & Sunday 16:30-20:00 hrs

Please note: As this is a part-time role, the salary will be pro-rata.

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

NAME: John Donaldson

E-MAIL: [e-mail]