Domestic Assistant

NHS Scotland; Lewis (IA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 38,000; Part time

Job summary

NHS Scotland is hiring a part-time Domestic Assistant for Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1. The role involves cleaning services to patients, staff and visitors in a hospital setting, with a Band 2 salary of £26,696 to £28,988 pro rata plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata.

Permanent contract, 10 hours per week (Mon & Wed 14:00-17:15, Fri 14:00-17:30). Applicants must meet induction standards and PVG requirements; contact [e-mail] for information.

Qualifications

• Provide cleaning services to patients, staff and visitors.
• Meet the required standards per the National Cleaning Services Specification.
• Commit to Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and PVG check requirements.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a safe and welcoming environment through cleaning procedures.
• Maintain high standards of cleanliness in line with NHS Scotland policies.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and reporting needs.

Skills

Cleaning

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.

Domestic Assistant

Band 2 - £26,696 to £28,988 pro rata

Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata

10 hrs per week Mon & Wed 14:00-17:15, Fri 14:00 17:30

Permanent Contract

The Hotel Services Department is looking to recruit a Domestic to join our Domestic Services Team within the Health Board Offices Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1

The successful candidate will provide a cleaning service to patients, staff and visitors using effective and efficient methods, which deliver a safe and welcoming environment, and to meet the required standards, as per the National Cleaning Services Specification.

The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full-time employment or up to six months for part-time workers. For further information see

For further information regarding this post, please contact [e-mail]

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses or Sponsorship.

For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact the Hotel Services Department, at the Western Isles Hospital, Tel; 01851 708136.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: , along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

Closing Date 22nd October 2026

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