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.
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Position:
An opportunity has arisen for a Bank Domestic Assistant based at University Hospital Ayr
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:
Working within the Domestic Services Department you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting, especially mental health areas, 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.
You will have good communication, verbal or otherwise and practical skills. 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:
- 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)
- 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 is a bank post, working as and when required.