Bank Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Kilmarnock; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A public healthcare provider in Kilmarnock seeks a Bank Domestic Assistant to provide essential domestic services. The role requires good communication skills, the ability to work independently, and teamwork. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or in a healthcare environment is beneficial. Flexibility is essential as shifts cover all hours, including nights and weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of Domestic Services to support Clinical Services.
• Ensure compliance with NHS National Cleaning Services Specification.
• Undertake departmental training on equipment and cleaning materials.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Initiative

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

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.

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

Our purpose

Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran.

Our values

• Caring, safe, respectful

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit the NHS Ayrshire & Arran Home page.

Bank Domestic Assistant - University Hospital Crosshouse

What you will do

You will provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services which support Clinical Services throughout Ayrshire and Arran in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification to fulfil Healthcare Environment Inspectorate Standards and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets. You should have experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

You will be required to undertake departmental training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials. You will be required to be proficient in and undertake training in the following:

• Safe Systems of Work/Work Schedules
• Departmental Risk Assessments (COSHH, General, Moving and Handling)
• Codes of Practice/Infection Control Guidelines
• Food Hygiene
• Correct and economical use of materials and equipment
• Use of PPE
• Geographical knowledge of area/building/site
• Waste Management
• Linen Bagging Policy
• Security Procedures
• Datix
• Job Shadowing (usually first week)

Policies

• Domestic Services Core Value Statement
• Organisational Policies
• Caldicott Guidelines (confidentiality)

Healthcare Support Worker Standards/Domestic Services Workbook

• Domestic Services Workbook HCSW sections completed within 6 months of commencement
• Thereafter completion of remaining sections of Domestic Services Workbook

For further information on the requirements for the role please view the person specification.

Hours

As and When required covering all shift patterns, 7 days, 24 hours. A focus will be on availability to cover all shift patterns including back, night and weekend shifts.

Contacts

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Jacqueline Armstrong at [e-mail] or Dawn Campbell at [e-mail].

Additional information for candidates

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