Domestic Assistant

Hospitality & Tourism
Ayrshire
June 16, 2026
Permanent
Urgent

Job Description

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.

Position

Domestic Assistant based at Ailsa Hospital. This post is offered on a permanent basis.

Hours and shift pattern

Mon – Wed – Fri = 12 Hours

What you will do

To provide a wide and varied range of Domestic Services which support Clinical Services throughout Ayrshire and Arran in line with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification to fulfil Healthcare Environment Inspectorate Standards and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets. Experience with industrial cleaning equipment or working within a healthcare setting would be advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. The ability to work on your own initiative and as part of a team and good communication skills are essential.

Knowledge, training and/or experience required

  • Safe Systems of Work/Work Schedules
  • Departmental Risk Assessments (COSHH, General, Moving and Handling)
  • Codes of Practice/Infection Control Guidelines
  • Correct and economical use of materials and equipment
  • Use of PPE
  • Waste Management
  • Linen Bagging Policy
  • Security Procedures
  • Datix
  • Job Shadowing (usually first week)

Right to Work / Certificates of Sponsorship

To work in the United Kingdom, there is a legal requirement for an individual to demonstrate that they have the relevant permission to work in the country. This permission is, without exception, granted by the UK Visa and Immigration Service.

It is essential that you have checked that you either already have an appropriate right to work in the UK or that the post would be eligible to be sponsored before submitting your application form.

NHS Ayrshire & Arran may be able to offer visa sponsorship for certain roles, provided the post meets the minimum salary threshold and any other required criteria. Sponsorship is not guaranteed and is assessed on a case by case basis following interview and at the commencement of pre employment checks.

We are unable to provide sponsorship for Band 2 posts or bank contracts.

Location

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