Domestic Assistant

NHS Lanarkshire; Carluke; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Carluke is seeking a Domestic Service Worker for a part-time role. The successful candidate will maintain a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. Previous knowledge of cleaning standards and effective communication skills are essential. This role involves supporting new staff and several training requirements. Join now for a supportive work environment with generous benefits.

Benefits

A minimum of 27 days annual leave

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Health & Safety procedures.
• Must undertake mandatory specific training.
• Ability to carry out tasks efficiently in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services to patients, staff and visitors.
• Work to meet HAI standards.
• Support new staff in the working environment.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning standards

Effective written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work in a multidisciplinary team

Working knowledge of basic information technology

Education

Recognised SVQ or equivalent relevant qualification

Job description

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The post holder will 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. The post holder will work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

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.

What we'll need you to bring

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Required to undertake on the job training and induction (this will generally take 4-6 weeks, depending on hours/days worked ), to achieve full competency across a range of duties
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks
• Required to undertake Prevention, Assessment & Management Of Violence & Aggression (PaMOVA) training level 1 and level 2, if identified following a appropriate risk assessment
• Undertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory training
• Undertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) standards
• Undertake and complete NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.

It would be great if you also have

• Recognised SVQ or equivalent relevant qualification
• Knowledge of systems and processes eg HAI; Manual Handling; Management of Aggression; Infection Control; COSHH; Fire Safety
• Use of range of electrical cleaning equipment.

Contract type

Permanent

Part Time

15.78 hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based within Carluke Community Health Centre

The working pattern for this role Mon-Thu 1645 - 2000 & Fri 1630 - 1917

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .