Facilities Assistant

NHS Highland; Bowmore; On-site; GBP 19,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland is seeking a motivated Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to support high-quality cleaning and facilities services across Islay Hospital and associated sites. You will maintain a clean, safe and hygienic environment in line with the National Cleaning Services Specification and IPC standards.

Full training will be provided, and you will work flexibly as part of a team to meet service demands. This role contributes to patient care and staff wellbeing by upholding rigorous cleanliness and

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a domestic or cleaning role is desirable but not essential.
• Full training will be provided.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient safety within a healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas.
• Waste management.
• Support the wider facilities team to ensure service delivery standards.
• Work flexibly to cover annual leave, sickness absence and fluctuating service demands.

Skills

Good communication skills

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Health and safety requirements

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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

We are seeking to recruit a motivated and reliable Facilities Assistant (Domestic) to support the delivery of high-quality cleaning and facilities services across Islay Hospital and associated sites.

The postholder will be responsible for maintaining a clean, safe and hygienic environment in line with the National Cleaning Services Specification and local infection prevention and control (IPC) standards.

Duties will include routine and enhanced cleaning of clinical and non-clinical areas, waste management, and supporting the wider facilities team to ensure service delivery standards are consistently achieved.

You will be required to work flexibly as part of a team to provide cover for periods of annual leave, sickness absence and fluctuating service demands.

A strong work ethic, attention to detail, and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team are essential.

Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness and patient safety within a healthcare setting. Good communication skills and an understanding of health and safety requirements are essential.

Previous experience in a domestic or cleaning role is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

You will be expected to adhere to all organisational policies and procedures, including those relating to infection prevention and control, health and safety, and confidentiality.

This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to the delivery of essential services that directly support patient care and staff wellbeing.

Informal Enquiries To: Janice Bell

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Additional Information For Candidates

• Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchdl
• Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
• Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only.

NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute.

We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy.

Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through .