247110 - Part-Time Domestic Assistant (SNEW)

PART-TIME DOMESTIC ASSISTANT ROLES

WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) (pro rata for part-time hours)

We are seeking individuals to join NHS Lothian’s Facilities Services for the above roles in the Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh

Examples of the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the above roles can be found by following the links below.

We recognise that, due to various commitments, not all candidates can work Monday to Friday and we have a range of days, hours and shift patterns available and would ask, that when you are applying, to clearly inform us of your preferences and availability for work. Please put this information in the third section on the assessment part of your application as failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Experience in the role could be an advantage but is not essential as a full training programme will be provided.

Candidates who are successful at interview will then be matched against the vacancies as they arise, considering service needs, individual preferences and availability for work.

Please note: At the time of interview there may not be a current job vacancy. Successful candidates can have details held for up to six months until a vacant post becomes available.

Completing your Online Application - The minimum requirements for this application are:

• Complete Personal Details
• Education: PVG number, etc
• Employment History
• Clear indication of the days, hours and times for which you are available for work

In your assessment, please provide a brief summary of your skills and experience

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

These posts may require 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 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 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.

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 Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

**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**

PART-TIME DOMESTIC ASSISTANT ROLES

WESTERN GENERAL HOSPITAL

Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) (pro rata for part-time hours)

We are seeking individuals to join NHS Lothian’s Facilities Services for the above roles in the Western General Hospital, Crewe Road, Edinburgh

Examples of the Job Descriptions and Person Specifications for the above roles can be found by following the links below.

We recognise that, due to various commitments, not all candidates can work Monday to Friday and we have a range of days, hours and shift patterns available and would ask, that when you are applying, to clearly inform us of your preferences and availability for work. Please put this information in the third section on the assessment part of your application as failure to do so may result in your application being rejected.

Experience in the role could be an advantage but is not essential as a full training programme will be provided.

Candidates who are successful at interview will then be matched against the vacancies as they arise, considering service needs, individual preferences and availability for work.

Please note: At the time of interview there may not be a current job vacancy. Successful candidates can have details held for up to six months until a vacant post becomes available.

Completing your Online Application - The minimum requirements for this application are:

• Complete Personal Details
• Education: PVG number, etc
• Employment History
• Clear indication of the days, hours and times for which you are available for work

In your assessment, please provide a brief summary of your skills and experience

You will be required to achieve the mandatory Induction standards for Healthcare Support Workers in Scotland and to comply with the Code of Conduct throughout your employment.

These posts may require 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 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 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.

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 Immigrations Service. Further information on what NHS Scotland Boards are required to do to check this as well as what your responsibilities include can be found in the further information for this vacancy.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application—but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you—not an AI tool.

**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**