We believe in team-working, developing your skills and keeping you safe and well at work; by doing this we aim to fulfil our purpose of keeping the hospital sites clean for service users and colleagues to receive and provide safe, effective, quality care. We believe in supporting each other to achieve this and to help give service users as comfortable an experience as we can.
We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic professional to join the team of domestics within NHS Shetland’s Domestic Services Department working Saturday and Sunday.
Weekend duties
* Hoovering and mopping floors
* Cleaning toilets
* Cleaning public areas
* Emptying waste bins
* General cleaning duties
* Distribute beverages to patients
* Change water jugs
* Collect in and wash patient dishes
* Wipe down patient bed area
Evening duties
* Distribute beverages to patients
* Change water jugs
* Collect in and wash patient dishes
* Wipe down patient bed area
You will need to be flexible, committed and have a positive attitude to your work.
Enhanced rates are paid for weekend work, unsocial hours work, and overnight hours. Uniform and PPE supplied, access to workplace pension scheme, along with excellent holiday entitlement. Previous experience desirable although full training will be provided for the successful candidate.
Requirements
* Good level of basic education
* Good communication skills
* Full UK driving licence would be desirable
* Ability to follow instructions and take part in initial training and induction
* Expected to comply with the Induction Standards and Code of Conduct for Healthcare Support Workers within 3 months of commencing your role – details can be viewed at http://www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk/resources/hcsw-standards-and-codes/
* Preferred candidates will be required to join the Protecting Vulnerable Groups (PVG) Scheme or undergo a PVG Scheme update prior to a formal offer of employment
The work you do in the Domestic team will be essential to the safe running of the Health Service in Shetland; you will be a valued member of the team and may have the opportunity to develop skills in other areas of the facilities team if you wish, such as laundry or catering.
Benefits
Uniform and PPE supplied, access to workplace pension scheme, excellent holiday entitlement.
For informal discussion, please contact Marie Wood on 01595 743000 extension 3040.
Closing date: 26.10.2025
Interview date: 03.11.2025
Please note this is a local advertisement and no relocation or interview expenses are applicable.
If you require assistance or encounter any technical issues with your application, please e‑mail support at https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home including the vacancy reference number and “NHS Shetland” in the subject line or by calling 0161 850 2004.
In promoting equal opportunities, we welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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