NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Domestic Assistant - Internal Only
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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.
Note that this post is only open to internal staff of NHS Ayrshire & Arran and/or NHS Scotland.
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
Position
An exciting opportunity has arisen for Domestic Assistant within our Hotel Services based at UHA. This post is offered on a permanent basis.
Hours
0700-1230/30 Mon-Fri Day Shift = 25 Hrs
UK Driving Licence
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
What You Will Do
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
For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.
Knowledge, Training And/or Experience Required For This Post
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:
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- Domestic Services Core Value Statement
- Organisational Policies
- Caldicott Guidelines (confidentiality
- 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)
For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification
If you want to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick 01292 617162 / 513150
Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.
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 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.
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We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.
Additional Information For Candidates
You should apply for this post by completing the application process on NHS Jobs Scotland.
- DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
- Posts close at midnight on the indicated date. Late applications will not be accepted.
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- Please note, for all vacancies where a driving licence is required this must be a full UK/EU/EEA licence.
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