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Domestic Assistant - General

£26.7k - £28.99k per annum
Full-time

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NHS Scotland:

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.

To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)

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Position:

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant based at Ayrshire Central Hospital . This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours:

6 Hours per week
Saturday & Sunday 9am – 12pm

What you will do:

Working within the Domestic Services Department you will undertake a variety of housekeeping/cleaning duties which are carried out to a high standard

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

Knowledge, training and/or experience required for this post:

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, 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, 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.
Full training will be provided.
*Compulsory that any new staff to Ayrshire and Arran complete Corporate Induction followed by local induction.

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

If you want to find out more about the role, please contact View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Please note that we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once enough applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at your earliest opportunity.

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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.

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

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