You must have a PVG Scheme membership for the required regulatory group. If not, apply to Disclosure Scotland before starting.

You will perform housekeeping tasks, clean equipment, manage linen and laundry, support parents’ accommodation, and assist with clerical duties as directed by nurses/midwives.

Healthcare

Facilities Management

United Kingdom

Edinburgh

NHS Lothian provides healthcare services across the Lothian region of Scotland, including Edinburgh, East Lothian, Midlothian, and West Lothian. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve health outcomes for the local population. Their purpose is to ensure effective, integrated healthcare services, promote well-being, and address the diverse health needs of their communities through comprehensive and compassionate care.

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Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata. As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out housekeeping duties to facilitate the day to day organisation of the Neonatal Unit. In addition to general housekeeping duties, the post holder will have a responsibility for the cleaning of equipment, the maintenance of linen, laundry and the parents’ accommodation and the provision of supplies within the clinical area. The post holder will undertake any associated clerical and patient centred duties as delegated by the registered nurse/midwife For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Claire Adamson, Clinical Nurse Manager on 0131 242 2585 or by email Claire.adamson2@nhs.scot **Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage** We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices. This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post. NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board. 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.

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out housekeeping duties to facilitate the day to day organisation of the Neonatal Unit. In addition to general housekeeping duties, the post holder will have a responsibility for the cleaning of equipment, the maintenance of linen, laundry and the parents’ accommodation and the provision of supplies within the clinical area.The post holder will undertake any associated clerical and patient centred duties as delegated by the registered nurse/midwifeFor further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Claire Adamson, Clinical Nurse Manager on 0131 242 2585 or by email Claire.adamson2@nhs.scot**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.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.

197077 - Housekeeper (LC) - NHS Lothian

Please note: As this post is part-time the salary will be pro-rata.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;As part of a multidisciplinary team the post holder will carry out housekeeping duties to facilitate the day to day organisation of the Neonatal Unit. In addition to general housekeeping duties, the post holder will have a responsibility for the cleaning of equipment, the maintenance of linen, laundry and the parents’ accommodation and the provision of supplies within the clinical area.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;The post holder will undertake any associated clerical and patient centred duties as delegated by the registered nurse/midwife&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;For further information on what is included in the role and what skills/experience are being looked for, click on the links at the bottom of the screen to the job description and person specification. If after reading this information you have any questions please contact Claire Adamson, Clinical Nurse Manager on 0131 242 2585 or by email Claire.adamson2@nhs.scot&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;**Please note we anticipate a high level of interest in this position and may close the vacancy early once a sufficient amount of applications are received. Therefore, please make sure you complete and submit your application at an early stage**&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;We will fully support disabled candidates, and candidates with long-term conditions or who are neurodivergent by making reasonable adjustments to our recruitment policy and practices.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;This post requires the post holder to have a PVG Scheme membership/ record. If the post holder is not a current PVG member for the required regulatory group (i.e. child and/or adult) then an application will need to be made to Disclosure Scotland and deemed satisfactory before they can begin in post.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the Recruiting Board.&lt;br&gt;&lt;br&gt;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.

197077 - Housekeeper (LC)

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