Domestic Assistant (Westray)

Position

An opportunity to assist in maintaining a clean, safe working environment for Westray Surgery in line with NHS National Cleaning Specification. The post holder will be part of a team of staff providing cleaning and domestic services.

Candidate Requirements

• Prior cleaning experience.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality.
• Healthcare setting experience beneficial; COSHH and Infection Control training advantageous.

Location and Working Pattern

• Base: Westray Practice
• Working pattern: Relief (as and when required)
• Contract type: Relief
• Condition: must live and remain resident in the UK.

Benefits and Salary

• Salary: Band 2
• Resident on Orkney: Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 pro rata per annum.
• Pension scheme.
• Work life balance policies.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Various discounts to local and national retailers.

Equal Opportunities

NHS Orkney is an equal opportunities employer committed to advancing equality and particularly welcomes applications from groups of people currently underrepresented within the workforce. We are a committed participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme and guarantee to interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum essential criteria for our vacancies.

Disclosure

This post is subject to a Disclosure Scotland check.