Support Services Operative

NHS Scotland; Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Services Operative based at Arran War Memorial Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis. Working within Clinical Support Services you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties.

Full training will be provided and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team is essential. Hours are 36 per week with one weekend in four, with shifts and training provided to ensure high standards of safety and

Qualifications

• Knowledge of cleanliness in healthcare environments is advantageous but training will be provided.

Responsibilities

• Undertake housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties within Clinical Support Services.
• Work with and without supervision, maintain high standards of cleanliness and safety.
• Flexible in regard to areas worked within Arran War Memorial Hospital; full training provided.

Job description

NHS Scotland

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 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.

Who We Are

NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.

In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Support Services Operative based at Arran War Memorial Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours

36 hours per week including 1 weekend in 4. Hours worked between 7.30am - 6.30pm. Shifts will be agreed in advance on a monthly basis. This likely to be 4 x 7.5-hour shifts with 30min break & 1 x 8.5-hour shift with 30min break. From 1 April 2026, the working week for NHS Agenda for Change staff in Scotland will be reduced. Full-time hours will reduce from 37 to 36 hours (pro rata for part-time staff) without loss of earnings.

What You Will Do

Working within Clinical Support Services you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning and meal/beverage duties. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment, an understanding of food safety standards or working within a healthcare setting, would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential. Applicants should be physically fit, understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment and be flexible in regard to areas worked within Arran War Memorial Hospital. Full training will be provided.

Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Keera Lynn at [e-mail].

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found within the attached Candidate Information Pack.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. When considering if a post meets the salary threshold for sponsorship, please note the salary advertised is based on a full-time contract and must be pro-rated for part-time positions.

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