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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.
HOTEL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT
Band 2 - £25,694 to £27,900 pro rata
Plus £1,406 Distant Island Allowance pro rata
15 hrs per week
6pm – 9pm (Mon-Fri)
Permanent post
The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the Health Centre, Stornoway, Isle of Lewis, HS1 2PS.
The successful candidate will provide a cleaning service to patients, staff and visitors through the use of effective and efficient methods, which deliver a safe and welcoming environment, and to meet the required standards, as per the National Cleaning Services Specification.
To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.
The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses.
For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact the Hotel Services Department, at the Western Isles Hosptial, Tel; 01851708138.
All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description.
Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach.
If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
CLOSING DATE: 30/03/2026
As from 1/4/2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis.