Domestic Assistant

NHS Tayside; Forfar; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Tayside is seeking Domestic Assistants to ensure high cleanliness standards in healthcare settings across Angus. The role requires effective communication, teamwork, and the ability to adapt to various environments. Candidates will need to complete mandatory training and adhere to health and safety protocols.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Maintain awareness of health and safety issues.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning responsibilities across healthcare settings.
• Complete domestic-related paperwork accurately.
• Perform duties safely and competently.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Job description

Job Description: Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland is committed to promoting equality and diversity within our workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. We aim for our workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. We welcome applications from all sections of society.

The Domestic Services Department is recruiting for Domestic Assistants to undertake cleaning responsibilities across the Angus locality. The goal is to deliver the highest standards of cleanliness within healthcare settings, including wards, side rooms, theatres, offices, health centres, and GP practices.

Requirements and Responsibilities

You Must Have The Ability To:

• Work as part of a team or independently, including lone working.
• Possess good verbal and written communication skills, and effectively listen and communicate information.
• Respond constructively to unpredictable situations and cope under pressure.
• Complete domestic-related paperwork accurately.
• Maintain awareness of basic health and safety and infection control issues related to the role.
• Carry out tasks methodically following instructions.
• Undertake mandatory training, both online and face-to-face.
• Perform duties safely and competently, including walking, standing, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting with appropriate aids.
• Work in busy clinical and non-clinical environments, including areas with increased heat, secure units, and distressed patients.
• Operate in environments that may be infected.
• Maintain a professional approach and observe confidentiality.
• Learn and adapt to new situations and procedures.

All Domestic Assistants may be required to work across NHS Tayside at various sites or areas as needed.

Additional Information

For informal enquiries, please contact Carrie Gill or Fiona Robbie at 01307 475044.

You will need to complete the Healthcare Support Workers Workbook to demonstrate competence in your role and must adhere to the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

NHS Tayside is legally obligated to verify that all employees have the relevant permission to work in the UK, which is checked via UK Visa and Immigration. Please note, this position does not meet Home Office sponsorship or Skilled Worker Visa guidelines.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your email regularly, including junk/spam folders, as notifications are sent via NHS Job Train.

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