Domestic Assistant

NHS Ayrshire & Arran; Wishaw; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Join NHS Lanarkshire as a part-time domestic services worker, ensuring a clean and safe environment for patients and staff. You will receive comprehensive training and support, working within a dedicated team to uphold high standards of service. Enjoy benefits like annual leave and an NHS Pension Scheme while contributing to essential healthcare services.

Benefits

27+ days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Occupational health

Counselling

Work-life balance policies

Qualifications

• Completion of on-the-job training and induction (4-6 weeks).
• Understanding of Health & Safety, including risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services to patients, staff, and visitors.
• Ensure a safe and welcoming environment meeting HAI standards.

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning standards

Effective communication skills

Basic IT skills

Education

Recognised SVQ or equivalent qualification

Job description

The Role

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

NHS Lanarkshire

Have you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire? Join Team Lanarkshire! We put the patient at the heart of everything we do, and each team member plays a key role in delivering healthcare services.

We serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in North and South Lanarkshire. NHS Lanarkshire includes Acute Services, Corporate & Support Services, and integrated primary healthcare and social care through North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships.

What you'll need to bring

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and procedures.
• Completion of on-the-job training and induction (4-6 weeks) to achieve full competency.
• Understanding of Health & Safety, including risk assessments.
• Mandatory NHS Lanarkshire training and HCSW standards.
• Completion of NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.
• Effective communication skills.
• Ability to work with others and in a busy environment.
• Basic IT skills.

Note: A full UK/EU/EEA driving license is required where applicable.

Additional preferred qualifications

• Recognised SVQ or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in domestic services/cleaning.
• Knowledge of infection control, COSHH, fire safety, etc.

Contract details

Permanent, Part-Time, 9.9 hours per week. Salary is pro-rata for part-time.

Location and hours

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

Applicants may be considered for similar roles in other locations.

Interested in more information?

Contact Sharon Williamson at [e-mail] or Carla Vargas at [e-mail].

Why join NHS Lanarkshire?

Enjoy benefits like 27+ days annual leave, NHS Pension Scheme, sick leave, occupational health, counselling, and work-life balance policies.

Further information

See the Job Description or visit our recruitment webpage for more details.

Additional applicant info

• Apply early; applications close at midnight on the deadline.
• Help with application process available at https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/.
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• Once submitted, applications cannot be amended.

NHS Lanarkshire promotes diversity and equal opportunity. Applicants must provide genuine responses; AI-generated responses are discouraged. All employment is subject to UK work entitlement checks, and sponsorship is not available for Band 1 and 2 posts.