Overview
Domestic Assistant role at NHS Scotland. Band 2. Roster: Monday-Sunday. Contracted hours: 19.73. Shift times: 16:00-20:00. Locality: Angus Locality. Site: Whitehills Community Care Centre.
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.
Responsibilities
* Domestic Assistants to undertake cleaning responsibilities across Angus locality in order to deliver the highest standard of cleanliness within the healthcare setting. This includes areas such as wards, side rooms, theatres, offices, health centres, GP practices etc.
You Must Have The Ability To
* Work as part of a team or on your own initiative. This may include lone working
* Possess good verbal/written communication skills as well as listen and communicate information effectively
* Respond constructively to unpredictable situations and be able to cope under pressure
* Complete Domestic related paperwork
* Have awareness of basic H&S and Infection Control issues associated with the role
* Carry out tasks in a methodical manner
* Follow instructions
* Carry out mandatory training, both online and face to face
* Undertake a range of duties in a safe and competent manner, which includes walking and standing for most of the shift, bending, stretching, pushing, pulling and lifting, using appropriate aids
* Cope working in busy clinical and non-clinical environments. This may include working in areas with increased heat, secure units, and areas with distressed patients
* Work in environments that may be classed as infected
* Have a professional approach
* Understand the importance of maintaining and observing confidentiality
* Be reliable/responsible
* Learn and adapt
All Domestic Assistants are required to work throughout NHS Tayside at various sites/areas should there be a requirement to do so.
Additional Information
* You will be required to complete the Health Care Support Workers Workbook to ensure you are competent in your role and you must comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.
* Noted requirements regarding entitlement to work in the UK and visa sponsorship.
* Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
* Please apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for shortlisting purposes.
* Posts close at midnight on the indicated date.
* For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow the provided links in the advert.
Employment details
* Seniority level: Entry level
* Employment type: Full-time
* Job function: Administrative
* Industries: Hospitals and Health Care
Note: This job description reflects current requirements and may be subject to change.
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