Domestic Assistant

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 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.

An exciting opportunity has arisen for Domestic Assistant within our Hotel Services based s post is offered on a permanent basis.

Post 1 25 hours  Monday - Friday)

To provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services within a healthcare setting. Including meals, beverages and bed making.

The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills

Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.

To provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services which support Clinical Services throughout Ayrshire and Arran in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification to fulfil Healthcare Environment Inspectorate Standards and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment 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. You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills Required to attend Corporate Induction including completion of Mandatory Learn Pro Modules.

Required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials which allows flexibility within all areas of Domestic Services and is also required to be proficient in and undertake training in the following:

• Domestic Services Core Value Statement
• Organisational Policies
• Caldicott Guidelines (confidentiality Required to attend Corporate Induction including completion of Mandatory Learn Pro Modules.

Required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials which allows flexibility within all areas of Domestic Services and is also required to be proficient in and undertake training in the following:

• Safe Systems of Work/Work Schedules
• Departmental Risk Assessments (COSHH, General, Moving and Handling)
• Codes of Practice/Infection Control Guidelines
• Correct and economical use of materials and equipment))
• Use of PPE
• Waste Management
• Linen Bagging Policy
• Security Procedures
• Datix
• Job Shadowing (usually first week)

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick / 513150

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 do 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. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case-by-case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre-employment checks.

We…