231992 Assistant Domestic Services Manager

NHS Lothian; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Edinburgh is seeking an Operational Manager for the Domestic Services Department. The role involves overseeing cleanliness and hygiene compliance within hospitals and health centers, managing a team to ensure high standards are met. The successful candidate will work Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, with occasional weekend shifts. Relevant experience in operational management in healthcare is required. Further details can be found by contacting the recruitment team.

Qualifications

• Experience in operational management within a healthcare setting is essential.
• Ability to manage delivery of domestic services to high standards.
• Knowledge of regulations regarding cleanliness and hygiene in clinical environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operational activities of the Domestic Services Department.
• Ensure compliance with cleanliness and hygiene standards.
• Report to the Site Services Manager regarding hygiene matters.

Job description

Equality and Diversity Statement

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.

Early Closure Notice

Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.

Support for Disabled and Long-term Condition Candidates

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

Legal Requirements for Working in the United Kingdom

To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration 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 in the further information for this vacancy.

Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme

This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. Due to legislative changes from 1 April 2025, this post may require a different level of criminal records check than is currently the case. If the post is assessed as a "regulated role", your appointment will be subject to joining the PVG Scheme. If there is any change to what is currently required, this will be confirmed by either the Hiring Manager or the Recruitment Team.

Operational Management Responsibilities

The Postholder is required to provide the day to day Operational Management of the Domestic Services Department, including Linen and Sewing Room Services within a defined area of NHS Lothian which includes Hospitals, Health Centres, Scottish Ambulance Service depots and vehicles, Residencies, Office and Support Accommodation.

The postholder is responsible for managing delivery of domestic services to patients, staff and visitors, ensuring identified and auditable standards of cleanliness are met and maintained within all clinical and non‑clinical environments. The postholder ensures the service delivered is compliant with Hospital Environment, Hospital Acquired Infection, Food Hygiene and other relevant regulations and guidance.

Reporting

The Postholder is responsible to the Site Services Manager regarding Domestic Services and all related hygiene matters.

Working Pattern

Please note the working pattern for this post is Monday to Friday 8am 4pm with occasional weekend working.

Further Information

For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions, please contact Natalia Burdess on 0131 242 3370 or [e-mail].