Domestic Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NHS Lanarkshire as Domestic Services Staff, providing essential cleaning services to ensure a safe and welcoming environment. This part-time role requires effective communication and teamwork, with opportunities for training and skill development. Enjoy a supportive environment with various benefits.

Benefits

Annual leave

Public holidays

NHS Pension Scheme

Sick leave

Occupational health support

Employee support services

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Completion of NHS Lanarkshire’s mandatory training.
• Experience in domestic services or cleaning environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Support new staff in the working environment.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment.

Skills

Effective communication

Teamwork

Knowledge of cleaning standards

Health and safety practices

Basic IT knowledge

Education

Recognised SVQ or equivalent qualification

Job description

Job Description: Domestic Services Staff at NHS Lanarkshire

Provide domestic services to patients, staff, and visitors at NHS Lanarkshire premises through effective and efficient methods, ensuring a safe and welcoming environment that meets NHS Lanarkshire and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) standards. Support new staff in the working environment.

About NHS Lanarkshire

Join NHS Lanarkshire and become part of a team dedicated to patient-centered healthcare. Serving a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire, our services include hospital-based acute services, corporate and support services, and integrated primary healthcare and social care through local partnerships.

What We Need From You

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Willingness to undertake on-the-job training and induction (4-6 weeks) to achieve full competency.
• Understanding of health and safety practices, including risk assessment.
• Completion of NHS Lanarkshire’s mandatory training and Health Care Support Worker standards.
• Completion of NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work well with others and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to perform tasks efficiently in a busy environment.
• Basic knowledge of information technology.

Note: A full UK/EU/EEA driving licence is required for roles that involve driving.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience

• Recognised SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in domestic services or cleaning environments.
• Knowledge of infection control, COSHH, fire safety, and other relevant systems and processes.

Contract Details

Permanent, Part-Time (9.9 hours), with salary pro-rata based on hours.

Location and Working Pattern

Based in the Domestic Services Department at University Hospital Wishaw. Shift patterns are between 6am and 10pm, depending on service needs.

Additional Information

Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations. For more details, refer to the Job Description and our information pack.

Why Join NHS Lanarkshire?

Enjoy a supportive environment, opportunities for skill development, and a range of benefits including annual leave, public holidays, NHS Pension Scheme, sick leave, occupational health, and employee support services.