Facilities Assistant

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.We are currently seeking to recruit a Facilities Assistant to join our friendly and supportive team at Caithness General Hospital.This post will be based in Caithness General Hospital. The successful applicant’s role will be to provide services to the 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 control policies, Covid 19 guidance and maintaining compliance with the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specification, and Waste Regulations.To meet specified cleaning schedules, and promote and maintain high standards of cleanliness within the environment.Catering duties include regeneration of meals and preparation of salads, sandwiches and snacks.Also to meet specified Laundry Services to the standard of NHS Scotland National Cleaning Services Specifications.This is a permanent part time post of 25 hours to be worked Monday – Friday and the hours will be 10:00-15:00 or as per service requirements. We offer a full comprehensive induction and training package.

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).

Informal enquiries to:

Tina Russell, Support Facilities Manager, Caithness & Sutherland, Tel: 01955 880479 or 07974 619346, email tina.russel1@nhs.scot. Patricia Murray, Facilities Team Lead Tel: 01955880286 or 07483127554 or email patricia.murray2@nhs.scot