Domestic Assistant

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

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ayrshire is seeking a Domestic Assistant for Ailsa Hospital. The role involves providing domestic services to support clinical operations. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and the ability to work well in a team. Training will be provided for those without experience in healthcare settings. This part-time position offers 20 hours of work per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in a healthcare setting beneficial but not essential.
• Able to follow National Cleaning Services Specification.
• Practical skills required for various cleaning tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services supporting clinical services.
• Meet healthcare standards and guidelines.
• Work collaboratively and responsibly.

Skills

Good communication skills

Ability to work on initiative

Teamwork

Tools

Industrial cleaning equipment

Job description

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.

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at Ailsa 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. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills.

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. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills.

Hours:

20 hours per week Monday-Friday 07:30-11:30am or 14:15-18:15pm depending on shifts requiring cover.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick 01292 617162 e-mail: [e-mail]

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR OVERSEAS CANDIDATES

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