Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Lochgilphead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare service in Lochgilphead seeks a reliable individual for a cleaning role. Responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness across various facilities, and no prior experience is required as training will be provided. Candidates should have a high standard of personal hygiene, and an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is ideal but not necessary. Applications close on 07/12/2025.

Qualifications

• Reliable person who can work within a small team.
• High standard of personal hygiene.
• Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate is ideal but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Maintain cleanliness of wards, departments, and offices.

Job description

Based at Lochgilphead Hospitals, Lochgilphead, you will be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the wards, departments, residential and office accommodation. You will be a reliable person and be able to work within a small team. You will have a high standard of personal hygiene and ideally hold an Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate though this is not essential.

Experience is not essential as training will be given.

Informal enquiries to: Elaine Maccorquodale

Tel: [phone]

Email: [e-mail]

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

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Closing date for completed applications: 07/12/2025

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.

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