Domestic Assistant - Arran War Memorial Hospital

NHS National Services Scotland; Sunnymead; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider is seeking a Domestic Assistant for Arran War Memorial Hospital. The role involves housekeeping, cleaning, and meal service. Candidates should be fit, possess good communication skills, and understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare setting. The position offers 30 hours per week with flexible scheduling and includes full training. An exciting opportunity for those looking to contribute to a healthcare team in a caring environment.

Qualifications

• Physically fit and flexible regarding areas of work within the hospital.
• Understanding of cleanliness importance in a healthcare environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Undertake various housekeeping and cleaning duties.
• Perform meal and beverage service tasks.
• Work collaboratively in a safe and respectful manner.

Skills

Physical fitness

Communication skills

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.

Who we are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran is one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland. In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at Arran War Memorial Hospital.

What you will do

Based at Arran War Memorial Hospital and working within Clinical Support Services you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment, an understanding of food safety standards or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job

Applicants should be physically fit, understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment and be flexible in regard to areas worked within Arran War Memorial Hospital. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

Hours

• Position 1: 30 hours per week contract – 12:30pm - 7pm with 30 min break

This is a 30hour permanent post, working for support services which includes cleaning and basic meal service. Full training will be provided.

Whilst the majority of hours are likely to be required midweek, there is flexibility within rotas to allow the successful candidate to agree working days and times (Between 7am & 7pm). The days and times do not require to be the same every week as you will be part of a team of staff providing the service.

Consideration would also be given to job sharing.

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Keera Lynn at [e-mail]

Additional Information for Overseas Candidates

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is ESSENTIAL that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored BEFORE submitting your application form.

Additional Information for All Candidates

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