Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Airdrie; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave

NHS pension

Salary progression

Sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated Domestic Services Assistant to provide cleaning for patients, staff and visitors, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment in line with health and safety standards.

You will work in the evenings on Mon-Tue 18:00-21:15, Wed-Thu 18:00-21:03 and Fri 17:00-19:47, supporting new staff and maintaining cleanliness across NHSL sites.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety and COSHH.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning tasks using machinery and tools.
• Ensure cleaning meets required standards and report issues.
• Follow COSHH guidelines and safety precautions.
• Maintain safety and consideration for patients, staff and visitors.

Skills

Cleaning standards

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Provide domestic service to patients, staff and visitors of NHS Lanarkshire, (NHSL) premises through the use of effective and efficient methods, which deliver a safe and welcoming environment and meet the required NHSL and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI )standards.

Work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.

The working pattern for this role is (Monday & Tuesday (18:00 - 21:15) & Wednesday & Thursday (18:00 - 21:03) & Friday (17:00 - 19:47).

In this key role, you will:

• Undertake a range of cleaning tasks which require the use of machinery, equipment and cleaning appliances involving manual handling and lifting.
• To ensure all cleaning is undertaken to the required standards and report to supervisor any areas not cleaned due to access issues etc.
• Utilise cleaning materials and agents in keeping with Health & Safety responsibilities and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines.
• Ensure the safety and consideration of patients, staff and visitors at all times whilst performing tasks.

What You'll Bring:

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively and efficiently in a busy environment.

What we Offer

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

*Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children's settings.