Domestic Assistant

NHS Orkney; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme

Work life balance policies

Job summary

NHS Orkney is recruiting for a full-time cleaner to maintain a clean and safe environment at The Balfour, in Kirkwall. The post requires a commitment to high standards of hygiene and confidentiality, with training provided.

The role is based in Orkney and offers a permanent, 36-hour per week contract. Experience in healthcare cleaning is advantageous but not mandatory, with COSHH and infection control training available.

Qualifications

• Experience in cleaning roles is preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential.
• Ability to work independently as well as in a team.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and professional standards.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with NHS National Cleaning Specification.
• Be part of the cleaning and domestic services team for The Balfour.
• Demonstrate reliability and professionalism, following procedures and safety guidelines.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Interpersonal skills

Independent & team work

Confidentiality

Job description

About The Organisation

NHS Orkney is committed to delivering excellent care to our 22,000 residents. Whether you’re new to the NHS or bringing experience from elsewhere, your skills will make a real difference.

About Orkney

With over 70 islands 20 of them inhabited Orkney offers a unique blend of natural beauty, close-knit community and an opportunity for adventure. From dramatic coastlines and rare wildlife to rich cultural traditions and active lifestyles, it’s a place where compassion thrives and every day brings something new. Regularly named one of the UK’s best places to live, Orkney offers a lifestyle that’s both fulfilling and inspiring.

The Position

An Opportunity has arisen to assist in the maintaining of a clean, safe working environment in line with the NHS National Cleaning Specification. The post holder will be part of a team of staff providing cleaning and domestic services for The Balfour.

The Candidate

We’re looking for candidates with prior cleaning experience, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. Excellent communication skills and a commitment to maintaining confidentiality are essential for this role.

While experience in a healthcare setting, as well as COSHH and Infection Control training are advantageous, they are not mandatory comprehensive training will be provided.

Location, Working Pattern and Contract Duration

The post will be based at The Balfour.

The successful candidate will work Full Time 36 hours per week.

This position is Permanent.

It is a condition of this employment that you must live and remain a resident within the UK for the post in which you will be employed with NHS Orkney.

Benefits And Salary

Did you know NHS Scotland salaries are higher than those in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland?

The salary for this post is Band 2 £26,696 £28,988 and if residing on Orkney, you’ll also receive a Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum, adding extra value to your rewarding career with us.

NHS Orkney also offers an attractive pension scheme, wide range of work life balance policies, employee assistance programme and various discounts to both local and national retailers.

Further Information

If you share our vision and are ready to be part of Team Orkney, we’d love to hear from you. Your rewarding career starts here!

We are happy to consider any reasonable adjustments that candidates may need during the recruitment process, and you will be asked whether you require any during your application.

Interviews will take place on 9th September 2026.

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.

NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) - Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

Please note this advert may close early if sufficient applications are received.