Facilities Assistant

36 hours per week, Facilities Assistant, based at Broadford

We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our team at Broadford Hospital. This post will be based at Broadford Hospital and will also provide support at Portree Hospital when required. The successful applicant will provide services across Catering, Laundry and Domestic Services.

The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring high standards of service and cleanliness are maintained in line with local infection prevention and control policies, COVID-19 guidance, the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification and Waste Regulations. The postholder will undertake cleaning duties to specified schedules and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness throughout the environment.

Catering duties include the regeneration of meals and the preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks. Laundry duties will be carried out in accordance with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications. This is a permanent post and the successful candidate will be required to work at both Broadford and Portree Hospitals in line with service requirements.

The postholder will normally work Monday to Friday and may be required to provide weekend cover as required by the service. We offer a comprehensive induction and training package.

Salary: £26,696 - £28,988 per annum (pro rata for part-time posts where applicable), with enhanced rates payable for weekend working.

Shortlisted applicants will be contacted by email. Please check your emails regularly, including your junk/spam folder.

For informal enquiries, please contact Shirley Fraser, Supervisor, Broadford Hospital, on [phone removed] or at [email removed].

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).

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.

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/
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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
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