Equality and Diversity
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.
Position
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
Right to work / Sponsorship
A UK driving licence is essential for this role.
To work in the United Kingdom, an individual must demonstrate the relevant permission to work in the country. NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain posts, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is assessed on a case‑by‑case basis following interview and pre‑employment checks.
What You Will Do
- 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 is advantageous but not essential as full training will be given.
- Work on your own initiative and as part of a team with good communication skills.
- Demonstrate verbal or otherwise practical communication skills.
Qualifications
- Attend Corporate Induction including completion of Mandatory Learn Pro Modules.
- Undertake departmental job training covering operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials.
- Proficiency in the following areas:
- Domestic Services Core Value Statement
- Organisational Policies
- Caldicott Guidelines
- 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)
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