Domestic Assistant (Back shift) AA

NHS Scotland; Dunfermline; On-site; GBP 12,000 - 18,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Competitive NHS rates of pay

Enhanced weekend rates where required

Training and development opportunities

Generous annual leave entitlement

Supportive and welcoming team

Job summary

NHS Scotland at Queen Margaret Hospital is seeking reliable cleaners to provide a high-quality cleaning service across wards and departments, ensuring a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

You will work independently or as part of a team, with shifts across a 3-week rota, and must be flexible to start times and PVG checks as required. Training will be provided, and PPE will be supplied where needed.

Qualifications

• Good communication is essential to ensure duties are carried out safely and effectively.
• Flexible approach to work is required.
• Ability to work independently as well as part of a team is needed.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Following cleaning schedules and procedures in line with NHS standards.
• Using cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively.
• Supporting infection prevention and control measures.
• Contributing to a positive experience for patients, visitors and colleagues.
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.

Skills

Good communication skills

Flexible approach to work

Ability to work independently

Job description

Post 1 15 hours per week

Monday to Friday, 5.00pm - 8.00pm

Post 2 19.2 hours per week

This post will work on a 3-week rotational rota, covering Monday to Sunday, with shifts generally from 15.00pm 19.00pm

In line with Reduced Working Week arrangements, one shift each week will have an earlier finish.

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An exciting opportunity has arisen to join our Domestic Services Team at Queen Margaret Hospital.

We are looking for enthusiastic, reliable and motivated individuals to provide a high-quality cleaning service across our wards and departments, helping to maintain a safe, clean and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The successful candidates will be able to work independently as well as part of a team and demonstrate a flexible approach to work. Good communication skills are essential to ensure duties are carried out safely and effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintaining high standards of cleanliness and hygiene throughout clinical and non-clinical areas
• Following cleaning schedules and procedures in line with NHS standards
• Using cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively
• Supporting infection prevention and control measures
• Contributing to a positive experience for patients, visitors and colleagues
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable; however, full training will be provided.
• Uniform and personal protective equipment (PPE) will be supplied where required, and all staff are expected to adhere to the NHS Fife Dress Code.

What We Offer

• Competitive NHS rates of pay
• Enhanced rates for weekend working where applicable
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• NHS Pension Scheme
• Training and development opportunities
• A supportive and welcoming team environment

Join our team and help us provide a clean, safe and caring environment for everyone who uses Queen Margaret Hospital

For further information, please contact: Karen Kay Support Services Coordinator Tel: [phone] or Lisa Barr Accommodation Coordinator Tel: [phone]

Salary is pro rata for part time hours if applicable

A requirement of this post is to become a member of the Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme Prior to appointment.

Please be advised that this job role does not qualify for a skilled worker visa/ sponsorship.

NHS Fife is legally obliged to ensure all its employees are legally entitled to work in the United Kingdom. If you are not a United Kingdom (UK) or Irish National, you are required to confirm your right to work in your application.

We offer flexible working and family-friendly policies and fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.

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 Immigrations Service.

As part of the pre-employment checks for a preferred candidate, NHS Scotland Boards will check your entitlement to work in the UK. It can be evidenced through a number of routes including specific types of visa as well as EU settled and pre-settled status. To find out more about these routes of permission, please refer to the GOV.UK websitehere.

For specific types of post, if you do not have the necessary eligibility to work in the UK, it might be possible (though not guaranteed) to secure sponsorship via a UK Skilled Worker/Health & Care Worker Visa. However, this is only possible if the employer is a licensed Sponsor, and if the post does not fall below the current minimum salary threshold or ‘going rate’. Further information on these criteria can be foundhere.

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.

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