The RoleWe have an exciting opportunity for a Domestic Assistant to join our team at University Hospital Monklands The post holder 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.To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.NHS LanarkshireHave you always wanted to work with NHS Lanarkshire?
Then this might be the opportunity for you to join Team Lanarkshire!Here at NHS Lanarkshire, we put the patient at the heart of everything we do.
Each colleague within the organisation plays a key role in how we deliver our healthcare services.We proudly serve a population of 655,000 across rural and urban communities in both North and South Lanarkshire.
NHS Lanarkshire is comprised of Acute Services (which currently provide hospital based services over 3 main sites), Corporate & Property & Support Services, North and South Lanarkshire Health and Social Care Partnerships which provide integrated primary healthcare and social care services to local communities and surrounding areas.What we'll need you to bringKnowledge of cleaning standards and related procedures.Required to undertake on-the-job training and induction (this will generally take 4-6 weeks, depending on hours/days worked ), to achieve full competency across a range of dutiesWorking knowledge of Health & Safety including participation in risk-assessing individual tasksUndertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory trainingUndertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers (HCSW) standardsUndertake and complete the NHSS Domestic Services Workbook.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 environmentWorking knowledge of basic information technology.It would be great if you also haveRecognised 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 safetyAbility to use a range of electrical cleaning equipmentContract typePermanentPart Time34.53 hoursPlease note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.Location and Working PatternThis role will be based in Domestic Services within University Hospital Monklands.
The working pattern for this role Monday to Thursday 7.30 to 15.00 and Friday 7.30 to 14.32Looking to find out more?If you're looking to find out more, then we would love to hear from you!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 serviceA minimum of 8 days of public holidaysMembership of NHS Pension Scheme, with life insurance benefits (for more information on the NHS Pension Scheme visit the )Paid sick leave increasing with length of serviceOccupational health servicesEmployee counselling servicesWork-life Balance policies and proceduresNHS Lanarkshire have a range of support services on topics that can impact both on your working and personal life including occupational health, spiritual care and independent counselling.
This support can be accessed using the links on this page.Further InformationFor more information on the role, please refer to the Job Description.
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