Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Distant Islands Allowance

Discounts and welfare benefits

Job summary

NHS Orkney is seeking a part-time cleaner for The Balfour, based in Orkney. The post involves maintaining a clean and safe environment and working as part of a team delivering cleaning and domestic services. Training will be provided, with COSHH and Infection Control knowledge advantageous.

The role is permanent, 20 hours per week (3 weekends in 4), with a salary of Band 2 (£26,696–£28,988) and a Distant Islands Allowance pro rata if living on Orkney.

Qualifications

• Candidates with prior cleaning experience and strong interpersonal skills.
• COSHH and Infection Control training is advantageous but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a clean, safe working environment in line with the NHS National Cleaning Specification.
• Be part of a team providing cleaning and domestic services for The Balfour.

Skills

Cleaning experience

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

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 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.

Our modern healthcare facility, The Balfour, brings together inpatient care, emergency services, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We’re also investing in services across our outer isles, ensuring high-quality care reaches every corner of Orkney.

We are guided by our core values that shape everything we do – Open and honest, Respect and Kindness – from how we care for our patients to how we support each other as colleagues.

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

This post will be based at The Balfour.

The successful candidate will work Part Time 20 hours per week 1530 to 1930 (Working 3 weekends out of 4).

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. If there are additional requirements you would like to request, please contact [e-mail].

For further guidance on the recruitment process and tips for creating a strong application, please refer to our Candidate Application Pack.

Interviews will take place on Wednesday 30th September 2026

To find out more about this opportunity please contact Michelle Grieve on 01856888905 or [e-mail]

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.

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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.