The Role
You will provide a domestic service to patients, staff and visitors of NHS Lanarkshire (NHSL) premises through the use of effective and efficient methods, which deliver a ‘safe’ and welcoming environment and meet the required NHSL and Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI) standards.
You will work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.
It is essential that you undertake Prevention, Assessment & Management Of Violence & Aggression (PaMOVA) training level 1 and level 2, if identified following an appropriate risk assessment. On the job training and induction will be provided (this will generally take 4-6 weeks, depending on hours/days worked), to achieve full competency across a range of duties. You will undertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory training and mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) standards.
What we'll need you to bring
* Knowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures
* Working knowledge of Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasks
* Effective written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary team
* Ability to carry out assigned tasks effectively and efficiently in a busy environment
* Working knowledge of basic information technology
It would be great if you also have
* Flexible and have the ability to work varied shifts
* Willing to learn
* Ability to work under pressure
* Recognised SVQ or relevant equivalent qualification
* Experience working in a domestic services/cleaning environment
* Knowledge of systems and processes e.g. HAI; manual handling; management of aggression; infection control; COSHH; fire safety
* Ability to use a range of electrical cleaning equipment
Contract type
Permanent, Part Time, 12 hours. Please note this is a part-time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
Location and Working Pattern
This role will be based in Domestic Services within Wester Moffat Hospital. The working pattern for this role is Saturday/Sunday 0700-1330.
Looking to find out more?
If you’re looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you! Please contact Christina Cox, Domestic Manager on christina.cox@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk for enquiries regarding the application form or recruitment process, please contact Carla Vargas, Recruitment Administrator on Carla.Vargas@lanarkshire.scot.nhs.uk (Please remember to include the job title and reference number in your email).
Why NHS Lanarkshire?
Join us and you will discover a supportive environment where you will have the chance to add to your skills and further your career. Some of NHS Lanarkshire’s benefits include:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave increasing with length of service
* A minimum of 8 days of public holidays
* Membership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the Scottish Public Pension)
* Paid sick leave increasing with length of service
* Occupational health services
* Employee counselling services
* Work-life Balance policies and procedures
Further Information
For more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description. If you’re looking for more information on the recruitment process, organisation or the services we provide, please refer to our information pack, or our recruitment webpage.
Additional Information for Applicants
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date
* Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately
* Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates
* In NHS Lanarkshire we are committed to recruiting a workforce that fully reflects the diverse make-up of our society. A place where every individual can thrive, develop and succeed based on skill, knowledge and talent, regardless of race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, care experienced* or any other dimension that can be used to differentiate people from one another.
* We anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once sufficient applications are received. Please complete and submit your application early.
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