Domestic Assistant

NHS Lanarkshire; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A healthcare provider in Scotland is seeking part-time staff for domestic services roles in Wishaw. Responsibilities include providing a clean and safe environment for patients and supporting new staff. Candidates should have knowledge of cleaning standards and good communication skills. This position offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

27 days annual leave

8 days public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme

Paid sick leave

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic service to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Support new staff in the working environment.
• Undertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) standards.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning standards

Effective verbal communication skills

Ability to work as part of a team

Working knowledge of Health & Safety

Basic information technology skills

Education

Recognised SVQ or equivalent qualification

Job description

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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.

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!

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.

What we'll need you to bring

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Required to undertake on the job training and induction (this will generally take 4-6 weeks, depending on hours/days worked ), to achieve full competency across a range of duties
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks
• Undertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory training
• Undertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) standards
• Undertake and complete NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• 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
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.

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It would be great if you also have

• Recognised SVQ or equivalent relevant qualification
• Experience working within a domestic services/cleaning environment
• Knowledge of systems and processes eg HAI; Manual Handling; Management of Aggression; Infection Control; COSHH; Fire Safety
• Use of range of electrical cleaning equipment
• Willing to learn
• Ability to work under pressure

Contract type

Permanent

2 Part Time positions

9.9 hours & 7.9 hours

Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.

Location and Working Pattern

This role will be based in Domestic Services within University Hospital Wishaw.

The working pattern for both positions: Weekends, any shift pattern between the hours of 6am to 10pm Weekend only, depending on Service Delivery

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Looking to find out more?

If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!

Why NHS Lanarkshire?

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:

A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service

A minimum of 8 days of public holidays

Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )

Paid sick leave increasing with length of service

Occupational health services

Employee counselling services

Work-life Balance policies and procedures

NHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling. This support can be accessed using the links on this page.

Further Information

For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our .