Facilities Assistant

TN United Kingdom; Kirkwall; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking healthcare organization as a Facilities Assistant, where you'll play a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety at Dunbeath Health Centre. In this part-time position, you'll ensure high service standards while adhering to strict infection control policies. This role offers a comprehensive induction and training package, making it an excellent opportunity for those looking to contribute to a vital healthcare environment. If you're dedicated to providing exceptional service and enjoy working in a team-oriented atmosphere, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Comprehensive induction and training package

Qualifications

• Ensure high standards of service and cleanliness.
• Adhere to infection control policies and cleaning specifications.

Responsibilities

• Provide domestic services at Dunbeath Health Centre.
• Meet cleaning schedules and maintain cleanliness standards.

Job description

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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. NHS Scotland welcomes applications from all sections of society.

We are currently recruiting a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Dunbeath Health Centre, Caithness.

This post is based at Dunbeath Health Centre, and the successful applicant will provide Domestic services.

The successful candidate will ensure high standards of service and cleanliness, adhering to infection control policies, Covid-19 guidance, NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.

The role involves meeting cleaning schedules, maintaining high cleanliness standards, and complying with NHS Scotland specifications.

This is a permanent part-time position of 9 hours per week. The candidate should be available on Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday, with shifts of three hours per day, subject to change based on service needs.

We offer a comprehensive induction and training package.

The rate of pay starts from £12.78 per hour, with an attractive weekend working rate.

Note: This role does not qualify for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland cannot provide a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

For informal enquiries, contact Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager at 01955 880479 or mobile [phone], or email [emailprotected].

You should apply via the application process on Jobtrain. Do not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting. Applications close at midnight on the specified date.

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NHS Highland covers Highland and Argyll & Bute, spanning 12,500 square miles, and is committed to fostering a positive culture aligned with NHS and Social Care values:

• Care and compassion
• Dignity and respect
• Openness, honesty, and responsibility
• Quality and teamwork

Note: From 1 April 2024, NHS Scotland is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours, with no pay change. This adjustment applies pro-rata to part-time staff. Temporary additional hours up to 30 minutes per week may be required during the transition period, paid accordingly. For questions, contact the Recruiting Board.