Facilities Assistant

NHS Scotland; Broadford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is seeking a Facilities Assistant to join our team in Broadford Hospital. The role provides services to Catering, Laundry and Domestic services, ensuring high standards of cleanliness in line with local infection control policies and Waste Regulations.

This is a permanent post, available to work Mon-Fri with weekend cover if required. We offer a comprehensive induction and training package to new staff.

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.

We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team in Broadford Hospital.

The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.

To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment. Catering duties include regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks. To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications.

This is a permanent post to be available to work when required at Portree Hospital.

This is a part time post to be available to work Mon-Fri and to cover weekends if required.

We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.

Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

For informal enquiries, please contact Shirley Fraser, Broadford Hospital, tel: [phone]or e-mail: [e-mail]

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.

Additional Information For Candidates

Flexible Working

• Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.

Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig

Care and compassion

Dignity and respect

Openness, honesty and responsibility

Quality and teamwork