Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Arbroath; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland seeks a Domestic Assistant to maintain cleanliness within various healthcare settings across Angus locality. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, the ability to work under pressure, and a commitment to health and safety protocols. Flexibility to work in different environments and commitment to ongoing training are essential.

Qualifications

• Ability to work alone or as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to cope under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning responsibilities across healthcare settings.
• Ensure highest standards of cleanliness within wards and health centres.
• Follow instructions and carry out mandatory training.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication

Health & Safety awareness

Confidentiality

Job description

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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.

Position

Domestic Assistant

Banding

2

Roster

Monday - Friday

Contracted Hours

9.9

Shift Times

17:00-19:00

Locality

Angus Locality

Site

Domestic Services Department are recruiting for Domestic Assistants to undertake cleaning responsibilities across Angus locality in order to deliver the highest standard of cleanliness within the healthcare setting. This includes areas such as wards, side rooms, theatres, offices, health centres, GP practices etc.

You must have the ability to:

• Work as part of a team or on your own initiative. This may include lone working
• Possess good verbal / written communication skills as well as listen and communicate information effectively
• Respond constructively to unpredictable situations and be able to cope under pressure
• Have awareness of basic H&S and Infection Control issues associated with the role.
• Carry out tasks in a methodical manner
• Follow instructions
• Carry out mandatory training, both online and face to face
• Cope working in busy clinical and non-clinical environments. This may include working in areas with increased heat, secure units, and areas with distressed patients
• Work in environments that may be classed as infected
• Have a professional approach
• Understand the importance of maintaining and observing confidentiality.

All Domestic Assistants are required to work throughout NHS Tayside at various sites/areas should there be a requirement to do so.

Informal enquiries to:

Telephone: [phone]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder. The email will be generated by NHS Job Train.

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