Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dingwall; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

PPE supplied

Workplace pension

Holiday entitlement

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Domestic Services worker to join the Ross Memorial Hospital team in Dingwall. You will help maintain cleanliness in wards, clinics, treatment rooms, offices and public areas, adhering to Infection Prevention & Control standards.

Uniform and PPE are provided, and you will receive access to the workplace pension and generous holiday entitlement. Training is provided, and the role requires flexibility and a positive attitude.

Qualifications

• Experience desirable but full training will be provided.
• Must meet the Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland.
• Compliance with the Code of Conduct throughout employment.
• Flexible working options may be available depending on role and service needs.

Responsibilities

• Clean within wards, clinics and treatment rooms, offices and public areas to ensure Infection Prevention & Control.
• Uniform and PPE supplied.
• Hours: 16 hours per week, Mon–Thu 16:45–20:00 and Fri 17:00–20:00.
• Support and assist with maintenance of cleanliness and safety across hospital areas.

Skills

Flexible

Positive attitude

Commitment

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.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join the team of domestics within Ross Memorial Hospital Domestic Services Department.

Duties include cleaning within wards, clinics and treatment rooms, offices and public areas to ensure compliance with Infection Prevention & Control.

Uniform and PPE supplied, access to workplace pension scheme, along with excellent holiday entitlement:

The hours for this post are 16hrs per week to be worked Monday – Thursday 1645-2000 & 1700-2000 on Friday.

Previous experience desirable although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.

You will need to be flexible, committed and have a positive attitude to your work.

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

Informal enquiries welcome to:

Marion Maclean, Facilities Support Manager

[e-mail]

01463 706964

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

Additional information for candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Keeping in Touch

• We will contact you by email
• Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly
• Once submitted, applications cannot be changed

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What is it like to work for NHS Highland?

• Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork