Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Ayr; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Ayr is seeking a Domestic Assistant to support clinical services by providing essential cleaning services. Candidates should be physically fit and possess good communication skills, with experience in cleaning advantageous. Full training will be provided. This role is essential for maintaining cleanliness and hygiene in a healthcare environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in housekeeping/cleaning duties preferred.
• Full training will be given for the role.
• Ability to manage physical tasks and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provide a range of domestic services supporting clinical services.
• Complete scheduled labor-intensive cleaning tasks.
• Ensure cleanliness in a healthcare environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Experience with industrial cleaning equipment

Physical fitness

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.

Overview

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 – NHS Ayrshire & Arran – Home.

Position

An opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr.

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.

For further information on the role please view the job description.

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

Working within the Domestic Services Department you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting, especially mental health areas, would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on both your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

The post is physically demanding and you are required to complete scheduled labour intensive tasks, cleaning/housekeeping duties and manual handling and manoeuvring of equipment/machinery/supplies. You should be physically fit, understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment.

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

Hours

• Post 1 - Mon - Fri 1730-2030

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick on 01292 617162 or [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 Immigrations Service. We may check entitlement to work as part of the recruitment process. 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 refer to the information provided by the recruiting board for further details.

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