Domestic Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Scotland; On-site; CLP 26,699,000 - 31,784,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days including public

NHS pension scheme

Annual incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave increasing with length

NHS discounts and more

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated cleaning operative to provide a safe, welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. You will work Monday to Friday, 16:45–20:00, performing a range of cleaning tasks with attention to COSHH and safety standards.

Role requires knowledge of cleaning standards and strong teamwork. NHS pension, annual leave and incremental pay progression are part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including risk assessment.
• Ability to work with people as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to carry out tasks effectively in a busy environment.

Responsibilities

• Undertake a range of cleaning tasks using machinery and appliances.
• Ensure cleaning meets required standards and report issues.
• Follow COSHH guidelines and health and safety responsibilities.
• Ensure safety of patients, staff and visitors at all times.

Skills

Cleaning standards

Health & safety

Teamwork

Efficient task execution

Job description

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.

About The Organisation

Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do. Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services. We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.

The Role

Provide domestic service to patients, staff and visitors of NHS Lanarkshire, (NHSL) premises through the use of effective and efficient methods, which deliver a ‘safe’ and welcoming environment and meet the required NHSL and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI )standards. To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment. The working pattern for this role is Monday-Friday 16.45-20.00.

In This Key Role, You Will

• Undertake a range of cleaning tasks which require the use of machinery, equipment and cleaning appliances involving manual handling and lifting
• To ensure all cleaning is undertaken to the required standards and report to supervisor any areas not cleaned due to access issues etc
• Utilise cleaning materials and agents in keeping with Health & Safety responsibilities and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) guidelines.
• Ensure the safety and consideration of patients, staff and visitors at all times whilst performing tasks.

What You’ll Bring

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively and efficiently in a busy environment.

What We Offer

• Annual Leave - 35 days including public holidays
• Generous NHS pension scheme
• Annual incremental salary progression
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
• NHS discounts and more.

NHS Lanarkshire is dedicated to building a diverse workforce where everyone can thrive, develop, and succeed based on their skills, knowledge, and talent - regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, or care experience* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.

• Care experienced applicants include those who have lived with foster parents, kinship carers, or in residential/secure children’s settings.