Housekeeper

NHS Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 24,000; Full time

Job summary

NHS Highland in Inverness is seeking a Housekeeper to join Ward 2A, a busy Stroke and Older Adult Medicine unit. You will assist with cleaning, support meal services, monitor and replenish ward supplies, and help maintain a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The successful candidate will bring good communication and organisational skills, teamwork, and a proactive approach. Prior healthcare, hospitality, or customer service experience is advantageous, with

Qualifications

• Housekeeping and cleaning duties
• Ability to maintain infection prevention standards
• Strong communication with ward team and patients

Responsibilities

• Support meal services on the ward
• Monitor and replenish ward supplies
• Keep clinical and non-clinical areas tidy and well organized
• Assist with housekeeping duties to promote patient comfort and safety

Skills

Housekeeping

Infection control

Teamwork

Communication

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the team on Ward 2A as a Housekeeper. Ward 2A is a busy and friendly acute ward specialising in Stroke and Older Adult Medicine, providing care to patients with a wide range of complex health needs.

We are looking for an enthusiastic, organised, and reliable individual to provide housekeeping support and contribute to the smooth running of the ward. The successful candidate will work closely with nursing, medical, and multidisciplinary team members to maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming environment for patients, visitors, and staff.

Key responsibilities include supporting meal services, monitoring and replenishing ward supplies, maintaining stock levels, ensuring clinical and non-clinical areas are tidy and well organised, and assisting with housekeeping duties that promote patient comfort and safety. You will play an important role in supporting high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention, and patient experience.

The ideal candidate will have excellent communication and organisational skills, be able to work effectively as part of a team, and demonstrate a flexible and proactive approach to their work. Previous housekeeping, hospitality, healthcare, or customer service experience would be advantageous, although full training will be provided.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team and make a positive contribution to the care of patients receiving treatment and rehabilitation within our stroke and older adult medicine service.

For any enquiries please contact Yvonne Mackay, SCN, Ward 2A or 01463 704451

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.

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 .