Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wisbech; On-site; GBP 10,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking dedicated Domestic Assistants to maintain cleanliness across various settings in NHS Tayside. This role is crucial for ensuring a hygienic environment for patients and staff alike. You will be responsible for cleaning wards, offices, and other healthcare areas, while also completing necessary paperwork and adhering to health and safety standards. The ideal candidate will possess strong communication skills, be reliable, and have the ability to work under pressure in busy clinical environments. If you are looking to make a meaningful impact in healthcare, this position offers a rewarding opportunity to contribute to patient care and safety.

Qualifications

• Ability to work independently or as part of a team in various environments.
• Good communication skills and ability to cope under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Undertake cleaning responsibilities in healthcare settings.
• Complete domestic-related paperwork and follow health & safety protocols.

Skills

Teamwork

Verbal Communication

Written Communication

Ability to Cope Under Pressure

Attention to Detail

Reliability

Adaptability

Job description

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.

The Domestic Services Department is recruiting for Domestic Assistants to undertake cleaning responsibilities across Dundee locality in order to deliver the highest standard of cleanliness within the healthcare setting. This includes areas such as wards, side rooms, theatres, offices, health centres, GP practices, etc.

You must have the ability to:

1. Work as part of a team or on your own initiative. This may include lone working.
2. Possess good verbal/written communication skills as well as listen and communicate information effectively.
3. Respond constructively to unpredictable situations and be able to cope under pressure.
4. Complete domestic-related paperwork.
5. Have awareness of basic H&S and Infection Control issues associated with the role.
6. Carry out tasks in a methodical manner.
7. Follow instructions.
8. Carry out mandatory training, both online and face to face.
9. Undertake a range of duties in a safe and competent manner, which includes walking and standing for most of the shift, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling, and lifting, using appropriate aids.
10. Cope working in busy clinical and non-clinical environments. This may include working in areas with increased heat, secure units, and areas with distressed patients.
11. Work in environments that may be classed as infected.
12. Have a professional approach.
13. Understand the importance of maintaining and observing confidentiality.
14. Be reliable/responsible.
15. Learn and adapt.

All Domestic Assistants are required to work throughout NHS Tayside at various sites/areas should there be a requirement to do so.

Informal enquiries to: Andy King, Domestic Team Lead [e-mail]

Please be advised that this job role does not qualify for a skilled worker visa/sponsorship.

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