Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Irvine; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 15,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is seeking a Domestic Assistant to join the Domestic Services team at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This part-time post involves varied housekeeping and cleaning duties carried out to a high standard in a healthcare setting.

You will work 14.8 hours per week, typically Monday to Friday, with training provided. Applicants should be physically fit and able to work on their own initiative or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Experience with housekeeping/cleaning in a healthcare setting is advantageous.
• Ability to work on your own initiative or as part of a team.
• Commitment to cleanliness and high standards in a healthcare environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Work within the Domestic Services Department at Ayrshire Central Hospital.

Skills

Housekeeping

Cleaning duties

Teamwork

Communication skills

Physical fitness

Job description

NHS Scotland:

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 are 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 (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at Ayrshire Central Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

Hours:

14.8 hours per week.

Worked Monday – Friday 4.30pm – 7.30pm

What you will do:

Working within the Domestic Services Department you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties which are carried out to a high standard

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

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, 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. Applicants should be physically fit, understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment. Priorities can change due to staffing and activity in the North Sector premises, and a degree of flexibility is required. Full training will be provided.

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

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

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. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

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.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by‑case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

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