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NHS Scotland is seeking a Facilities Supervisor to join the team at Dunbar Hospital Thurso. The role covers supervision of catering and domestic services, with a focus on maintaining high standards of cleanliness and infection control compliance.
The post is part-time, four days over a two-week rota, including alternate weekends. A valid driving licence is essential, with travel to NHS sites in the local area as required.
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 Facilities Supervisor to join our team in Dunbar Hospital Thurso. This post will be based in Dunbar Hospital. The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services and Supervision to the Catering 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.
This post includes supervision of all services provided by the facilities team. This role including catering and domestic duties. Preferred facilities experience supports the Support Manager to ensure policies and procedures are managed and meet legislation, daily supervision and management of the team and operational services, management of core and role training, and authorise and complete Scottish Standard time system. The successful applicant will be required to cover, if required, all NHS Sites in the local geographical area, a fleet vehicle is available for travelling to sites, and it is essential to have a driving licence. Access to economical public transport is also acceptable.
This is a Part time post to be available to work over 4 days on a two week rota which will include every second weekend.
Tina Russell, Facilities Support Manager, Caithness & Sutherland
Tel: 01955880479 or 07974619346 or email tina.russel1@nhs.scot
Patricia Murray Team Lead Tel 01955880486 or 07483127554, email
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 our NHS and social care values.