Domestic Assistant

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 is 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 (nhsaaa.net)

Position:

An opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant (General) based at Maybole Health Centre.

What you will do:

You will 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.

For further information on the role please click the link below to view the job description.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required to do the job:

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.

You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills.

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:

• 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
• Geographical knowledge of area/building/site
• Waste Management
• Linen Bagging Policy
• Security Procedures
  
• Job Shadowing (usually first week)
  
• Domestic Services Core Value Statement
  
• Organisational Policies
  
• Caldicott Guidelines (confidentiality)
  

For further information on the requirements for the role please click the link below to view the person specification.

Hours:

This post is 9.87 hours per week with the following shift pattern:-

• Mon / Tue / Thur - 1700-1900
• Wed - 1708-1900
• Fri - 1630-1830

If you would like to find out more about the role, please contact Donna Kirkpatrick on  or Donna.kirkpatrick@aapct.scot.nhs.uk

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