Domestic Assistant - General

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.

Position

Domestic Assistant - Permanent role based at Lady Margaret Hospital, Millport.

Hours

4.73 hours per week. Worked Saturday & Sunday: 4pm - 6.20pm.

What you will do

• Carry out housekeeping and cleaning duties to a high standard.
• Full training will be provided.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post

• 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 both your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.
• Applicants should be physically fit and understand the importance of cleanliness in a healthcare environment.
• Priorities can change due to staffing and activity in the North Sector premises, and a degree of flexibility is required.

Compulsory that any new staff to Ayrshire & Arran complete Corporate Induction followed by local induction.

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.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.