Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Domestic Assistant for Ayrshire Central Hospital. The role involves providing essential domestic services to support clinical operations, ensuring cleanliness and safety in a healthcare environment. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, possess good communication skills, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with industrial cleaning equipment is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team is essential.
• Physically fit and understand the importance of cleanliness in healthcare.

Responsibilities

• Provide a wide range of Domestic Services supporting Clinical Services.
• Undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties.
• Complete scheduled labor-intensive tasks and manual handling.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Initiative

Job description

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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.

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 -

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a permanent Domestic Assistant at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

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 click the link below to 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 and be flexible in regard to areas worked within Woodland View (Adult Mental Health wards) and Ayrshire Central Hospital and the North clinics where priorities can change due to staffing and activity.

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours/Shift Pattern

29.5 hours

Mon - Thurs 1pm - 7.30pm with a 30min break Fri 1.30pm - 7.30pm with a 30min break.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Keera Lynn on 01294 323459 or [e-mail]

Additional Information For Candidates

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Seniority level

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Employment type

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  Hospitals and Health Care

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