Accommodation Housekeeper

NHS National Services Scotland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent health service provider in Inverness is seeking a dedicated individual for a housekeeping role. The successful candidate will manage cleaning services to maintain high cleanliness standards within staff and patient accommodation. Previous experience in a healthcare setting is essential, alongside effective teamwork skills. The working hours are Monday to Thursday from 08:00 to 12:00, and Friday from 08:00 to 14:00. Join a valued team contributing to patient care and comfort.

Qualifications

• Previous housekeeping experience in a Health Care Environment is required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out housekeeping and cleaning service for Staff/Patient Accommodation.

Skills

Housekeeping experience

Attention to detail

Teamwork

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.

The successful candidate will carry out a complete housekeeping and cleaning service as part of and in support of the Staff/Patient Accommodation ensuring a high standard of cleanliness is maintained.

Previous housekeeping experience in a similar Health Care Environment is required.

Working hours Mon-Thurs 0800-1200hr Friday 0800-1400hrs.

Informal enquiries welcome to: Margaret Melrose, Accommodation Manager; [e-mail].

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

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NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values.

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork