Domestic Assistant hrs

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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.

HOTEL SERVICES DEPARTMENT

DOMESTIC ASSISTANT

Band 2 - £26,696 to £28,988 pro rata

Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata

6 hours per week

Saturday & Sunday (at enhanced pay rates)

Permanent Contract

The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the, Uist and Barra Hospital, Balivanich, Isle of BenbeculaHS7 5LA

The successful candidate will provide will be required to undertake a wide range of cleaning duties associated with maintaining a high standard of cleanliness always ensuring that a high-quality service provision.

To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.

The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full-time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see

The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.

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For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact the Hotel Services Department, at the Western Isles Hosptial, Tel; View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk , along with a job description.

Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba , còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.

If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk.

Closing Date: 31/08/2026

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