Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Leave 35 days

NHS Pension

Incremental salary progression

Paid sick leave

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Lanarkshire is seeking a dedicated domestic services operative to provide cleaning for patients, staff and visitors. You will work to established standards and COSHH guidelines, contributing to a safe and welcoming environment.

The role offers two contract types: fixed-term for 12 months or permanent, with shifts either 6am–3pm or 3pm–10pm. Training and support will be provided to new staff during induction.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Working knowledge of Health & Safety including risk assessment of tasks.
• Ability to work with people and 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, equipment and cleaning appliances.
• Ensure all cleaning is performed to required standards and report access issues.
• Use cleaning materials in line with COSHH guidelines and safety responsibilities.
• Maintain safety and consideration for patients, staff and visitors at all times.

Skills

Cleaning standards

Health & Safety

Teamwork

Manual handling

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.

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 to Friday dayshift, shift pattern can be any shift between the hours of 6am to 3pm. Or Monday to Friday backshift, any shift between the hours of 3pm to 10pm, this will depend on Service Delivery or wherever you are required to work. Shift pattern would be discuss at the interview.

There are two types of contract available: fixed-term for 12 months or Permanent. If existing member of NHS Lanarkshire staff wishes to apply, this will be treated as a secondment for temporary contract. The employee MUST already have written agreement from their line manager to be released on a secondment before applying for the post.

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

As a valued employee of NHS Lanarkshire, you can enjoy an extensive range of benefits including:

• 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.

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