The RoleYou 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.You will work alongside and support new staff in this 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 proceduresGood working knowledge Health & Safety including participation in risk assessing individual tasksHave effective written and verbal communication skillsWorking knowledge of basic information technologyBe able to work with people and as part of a multidisciplinary teamBe able to carry out assigned tasks effectively and efficiently in a busy environmentBe prepared 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 duties and undertake Prevention, Assessment & Management Of Violence & Aggression (PaMOVA) training level 1 and level 2, if identified following a appropriate risk assessment.Undertake NHS Lanarkshire compulsory trainingUndertake mandatory Health Care Support Workers HCSW) standardsUndertake and complete NHSS Domestic Services WorkbookIt would be great if you also haveA recognised SVQ or relevant equivalent qualificationExperience working in a domestic services/cleaning environmentKnowledge of systems and processes e.g.
HAI; manual handling; management of aggression; infection control; COSHH, fire safetyAbility to use a range of electrical cleaning equipmentAbility to work varied shifts/flexibilityWillingness to learnAbility to work under pressureContract typePermanent Part Time17.5 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 PSSD within Stonehouse HospitalThe working pattern for this role Mon - Fri (9:30am - 1pm)Looking 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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