263681 Support Services Assistant (Bank)

NHS Scotland; Dumfries; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Dumfries and Galloway is inviting applications for a Support Services Assistant role across Domestic, Portering and Linen Services, helping maintain a clean and safe environment across wards and departments.

This entry‑level position offers an opportunity to learn about hospital support services, work with staff and patients, and develop skills within NHS Scotland’s dedicated team.

Job description

Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the NHS? Do you want to be part of NHS D&G, known for its dedication to patients and professional development? If so Support Services Assistant is the perfect opportunity for you.

At Support Services we deliver Domestic, Portering and Linen Services within wards and departments across healthcare and other designated properties, whilst contributing to the delivery of patient care in line with Quality Improvement Scotland recommendations.

You will have the opportunity to work across various departments, interacting with both staff and patients contributing to providing a clean and safe environment for everyone. The is an excellent starting point for expanding your knowledge and building a career within NHS D&G.

In our department we have managers who have advanced through various roles,

Tracey McKean one of our Support Services Manager’s, career journey: "I started as a back shift Domestic Assistant at the old DGRI and worked as a chamber maid at a local hotel. I was promoted to Night Duty Manager resigned from my Domestic Back shift. I really missed the people and the department. In 2002 I saw an advert for an NHS Hotel Services Supervisor. I now had the skills and experience required for this post and relished the thought of being back home at old DGRI. I worked as a Support Services Supervisor for 20 years. I love being a Supervisor working with Staff and patients based in DGRI. In 2022 a Support Services Managers post was advertised. I was comfortable in my Supervisory role, it was daunting applying but I was ready for a new challenge. I am immensely proud of the part I now play in managing our recruitment process. Our staff are our most important resource."

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INFORMATION FOR ALL CANDIDATES

To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages https://www.nhsdg.co.uk/workwithus/

DISCLOSURE SCOTLAND

Some of our posts may require you to undergo a criminal records check. Changes as of the 1 April 2025 to the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) scheme membership now sees more roles requiring PVG that may not have needed this check in the past. If you are successful in this role you will be notified which level of check is required by the recruitment team. If you would like to read more information please visit: Disclosure levels - mygov.scot

EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY

NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.

PUBLIC PROTECTION

Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults. All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.

Additional Information For International Candidates

RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM

NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.

WORK VISA

If you require a Work Visa, please check to see if you and the vacancy you are applying for are eligible by visiting the Home Office website: https://www.gov.uk/check-uk-visa

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or if you require a work visa that the post would be eligible to be sponsoredBEFORE submitting your application form. We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

UNITED KINGDOM REGISTRATION

NHS Dumfries & Galloway are unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.

Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC, GDC etc).