HOTEL SERVICES DEPARTMENT
DOMESTIC ASSISTANT
Band 2 £25,694 to £27,900 pro rata/per annum
Plus £1,461 Distant Island Allowance pro rata/per annum
26.88 hours per week
Permanent
The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the Surgical Ward, Western Isles Hospital, Macaulay Road, Stornoway, Isles of Lewis, HS1 2AF.
The successful candidate will provide a cleaning service to patients, staff and visitors using effective and efficient methods, which deliver a safe and welcoming environment, and to meet the required standards, as per the National Cleaning Services Specification.
To work alongside and support new staff in the working environment.
The successful candidate will need to achieve the Mandatory Induction Standards for Healthcare Support Workers and comply with the Code of Conduct within three months of full-time employment or up to six months for part time workers. For further information see www.hcswtoolkit.nes.scot.nhs.uk
The successful applicant will be required to register with the PVG (Protecting Vulnerable Groups) Scheme. This post is not eligible for relocation expenses or Sponsorship.
For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact the Hotel Services Department, at the Western Isles Hospital, Tel; 01851708136.
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If you have any further queries, please contact Tel: 01851 762027.
Closing Date: 14/07/2026
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