Bank Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Prestwick; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Prestwick seeks a Domestic Assistant to provide domestic services supporting clinical teams at Biggart Hospital. The role requires a commitment to teamwork and a safe working environment. Experience with cleaning equipment is a plus, but full training will be offered. Applicants must exhibit good communication skills and an ability to work independently. This permanent position offers flexible shifts as required.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial cleaning equipment is advantageous but not essential.
• Good communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of domestic services supporting clinical services.
• Work collaboratively in a caring and respectful environment.

Skills

Ability to work independently

Team collaboration

Good communication skills

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

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.

Who we are

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

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at Biggart Hospital.

What you will do

To 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.

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.

Further information on the role

Click the link below to view the job description.

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

To 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.

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.

Required to attend Corporate Induction including completion of Mandatory Learn Pro Modules. Required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials which allows flexibility within all areas of Domestic Services and is also 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
• Correct and economical use of materials and equipment
• Use of PPE
• Waste Management
• Linen Bagging Policy
• Security Procedures
• Datix
• Job Shadowing (usually first week)
• Domestic Services Core Value Statement
• Organisational Policies
• Caldicott Guidelines (confidentiality)

Further information on the requirements for the role

Click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours

Shifts available on an as-and-when-required basis.

This post is offered on a Permanent basis.

Contact information

For more details, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick 01292 617162 or email [e-mail].

Additional information for overseas candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have 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 within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

The Recruitment Team are unable to answer individual queries at application stage about this, please visit here for further information.

Additional information for all candidates

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We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.

NHS Ayrshire and Arran 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 UK Visas and Immigration. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk.