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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.
We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team in Broadford Hospital.
The successful applicant’s role shall be to provide services to the Catering, Laundry and Domestic services. The successful candidates will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.
To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment. Catering duties include regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks. To meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications.
This is a permanent post to be available to work when required at Portree Hospital.
This is a part time post to be available to work Mon-Fri and to cover weekends if required.
We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.
Rate of pay from £14.22 an hour with an attractive weekend working rate.
Short-listed applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.
For informal enquiries, please contact Shirley Fraser, Broadford Hospital, tel: 01471 822491or e-mail: shirley.fraser1@nhs.scot
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHS Highland is unable to provide candidates with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) for this role.
Additional information for candidates
Flexible Working
- Flexible working options may be available, depending on the role and service needs. If this is important to you, please discuss it at interview.
How to apply
Apply online through Jobtrain
- Please note that this vacancy may close before the advertised closing date if a high number of applications are received. Early application is therefore advised.
- Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents.
- Do not upload a CV – CVs are not used for shortlisting
- Applications close at midnight on the stated closing date
Once submitted, applications cannot be changed
Keeping in Touch
- We will contact you by email
- Please check your email (including junk folders) and your Jobtrain account regularly
Support and Accessibility
- Help with applying: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/
- Jobtrain technical support: https://knowledge.jobtrain.co.uk/jobseeker
- Jobtrain accessibility statement:
https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ - If you need adjustments to support you through the recruitment process, please tell us
Internal candidates
- Some posts are internal only
- If you work for NHS Highland, make sure your Jobtrain profile shows this
What is it like to work for NHS Highland?
- Visit https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk/careers/ to find out more about living and working in our area
- Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers
Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig
Care and compassion | Dignity and respect | Openness, honesty and responsibility | Quality and teamwork |
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