Domestic Assistant

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Provide domestic service to patients, staff and visitors of NHS Lanarkshire premises through the use of effective and efficient methods, which deliver a safe and welcoming environment and meet the required NHS Lanarkshire and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) standards. To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.

• Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.
• Required to undertake on the job training and induction (this will generally take 4-6 weeks, depending on hours/days worked), to achieve full competency across a range of duties.
• Working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks.
• Required to undertake Prevention, Assessment & Management Of Violence & Aggression (PaMOVA) training level 1 and level 2, if identified following a appropriate risk assessment.
• Undertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory training.
• Undertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) standards.
• Undertake and complete NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team.
• Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively and efficiently in a busy environment.
• Working knowledge of basic information technology.

Please note for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.

• Recognised SVQ or relevant equivalent qualification.
• Experience working in a domestic services/cleaning environment.
• Knowledge of systems and processes e.g. HAI; manual handling; management of aggression; infection control; COSHH, fire safety.
• Ability to use a range of electrical cleaning equipment.
• Willing to learn.
• Ability to work under pressure.

Permanent

Part Time – 15.7 hours. Please note this is a part‑time post and the salary for this position will be pro‑rata.

This role will be based in Domestic Services within Cumbernauld Locality.

Working pattern:
Mon – Thu 17:15‑20:30;
Fri 17:00‑19:47.

Whilst this advertisement may be for a specific post(s) in a particular location, applicants who are shortlisted for interview may be considered for similar vacancies in alternative locations.

Please contact Christina McKee, Domestic Manager on christina For enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Anna Zastawnik‑Baran, Recruitment Administrator on Anna.

Zastawnik‑B (please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).

Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career.

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service.
• A minimum of 8 days of public holidays.
• Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits.
• Paid sick leave increasing with length of service.
• Occupational health services.
• Employee counselling services.
• Work‑life balance policies and procedures.
• Access to occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling support.

Entry level

Part‑time

Administrative

Hospitals and Health Care

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