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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.
Please note this is a part time post and the salary for this position will be pro-rata.
We have an exciting opportunity for a Support Services Supervisor to join our team.
The post holder will be responsible for the Domestic services function within hospital and community premises through the effective deployment of staff resources to ensure effective cleaning methods, the control of infection and the promotion of a safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors.
We have one Supervisory position available the successful applicant would be required to work on a rota basis including weekends.
Week 1 – 08.30 – 15.00
Week 2 – 14.30 – 21.00
KNOWLEDGE, TRAINING AND/OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED TO DO THE JOB
Numerate, literate and practical
Departmental Induction and Orientation
Domestic Supervisors Training Programme (provided internally)
Infection Control
Manual Handling
Health & Safety
Fire Safety
C.O.S.S.H
Management of Aggression
Payroll Systems
First Line Management (provided as personal development)
Human Resource Policies and Protocols
Experience working as a domestic
Please note: we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the advert once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage.
Informal enquires: DG.supportservices@nhs.scot
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES
APPLICATION PROCESS
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~ Staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all our hospital sites.
INTERNATIONAL NURSES
NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY
NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
RIGHT TO WORK IN THE UNITED KINGDOM
NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency. We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.