Domestic Assistant
At a glance
- Band
- Band 2
- Pattern
- 20
- Hours / week
- 20
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Role summary
This role involves providing domestic services across NHS Ayrshire and Arran, ensuring compliance with national cleaning specifications and healthcare standards. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining a clean and safe environment, operating industrial cleaning equipment, and adhering to various health and safety protocols. Full training will be provided, making prior experience advantageous but not essential. The position requires good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
Key responsibilities
- Operate industrial cleaning equipment safely and effectively.
- Utilise cleaning materials correctly and economically.
- Adhere to infection control guidelines and waste management policies.
- Follow security procedures and organisational policies.
- Undertake departmental job training and mandatory Learn Pro Modules.
- Maintain flexibility to work in all areas of Domestic Services.
Essential criteria
- Ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team.
- Good communication skills (verbal or otherwise).
- Practical skills.
- Required to attend Corporate Induction including completion of Mandatory Learn Pro Modules.
- Required to undertake departmental job training including the operation of equipment and safe use of cleaning materials.
Desirable criteria
- Experience with industrial cleaning equipment.
- Experience working within a healthcare setting.
Useful to know
Agenda for Change 2024/25 pays Band 2 at £23,615 – £23,615 a year, across England.
This advert: £26,696 – £28,988 — outside the standard scale; check for HCAS/London weighting.
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Job reference:
258814
Salary:
Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
Job closing date:
18/09/2026
Job Type:
Support Services
Location:
Ailsa Hospital
Employment type:
Permanent
Hours Per Week:
20
Job posted date:
04/09/2026
Employer (NHS Board):
NHS Ayrshire & Arran
Department:
I&SS
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NHS Scotland:
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.
Who we are:
NHS Ayrshire and Arran are one of 14 territorial NHS Boards within NHS Scotland.
In support of our core purpose of Working together to achieve the healthiest life possible for everyone in Ayrshire and Arran, we are committed to a culture that is Caring, Safe, and Respectful. You will be required to work collaboratively in a safe, caring and respectful way.
To find out more about NHS Ayrshire and Arran please visit our website - NHS Ayrshire & Arran - Home (nhsaaa.net)
Position:
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