# Domestic Assistant > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Western Isles. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/ebf75199-6b8b-4fc9-b601-a6a442e823eb - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/domestic-assistant/ebf75199-6b8b-4fc9-b601-a6a442e823eb.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Western Isles - **Town:** Stornoway - **Region:** North of Scotland - **Country:** Scotland - **Profession:** Estates and facilities - **Grade:** Band 2 - **Salary:** £26,696 - £28,988 - **Contract type:** Permanent - **Employment type:** Part time - **Closing date:** 2026-07-27T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-07-13T14:00:15.897Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=263577 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=263577 - **Employer website:** https://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 253169 - Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) - Job closing date: 27/07/2026 - Job Type: Support Services - Location: Uist & Barra Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 22.56 - Job posted date: 13/07/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Western Isles - Department: Hotel Services 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. 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. Hotel Services Department Domestic Assistant Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata/per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum Monday – Friday between the hours of 13:00 – 19:00 22.56 hours per week Permanent post For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the Uist & Barra Hospital, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula. 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. 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. ### 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. For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact the Hotel Services Department, at the Western Isles Hospital, Tel; 01851708136. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027 CLOSING DATE: 27/07/2026 E-mail Correspondence- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues Hotel Services Department Domestic Assistant Band 2 £26,696 - £28,988 pro rata/per annum Plus Distant Islands Allowance of £1,461 pro rata/per annum Monday – Friday between the hours of 13:00 – 19:00 22.56 hours per week Permanent post For more information on living and working in the Western Isles visit the website: http://www.wihb.scot.nhs.uk/wihrr.pdf The opportunity has arisen for a Domestic Assistant post, to join our Domestic Services Team within the Uist & Barra Hospital, Balivanich, Isle of Benbecula. 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. 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. ### 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. For further information or an informal discussion on the post please contact the Hotel Services Department, at the Western Isles Hospital, Tel; 01851708136. All NHS Western Isles vacancies appear on the NHS Scotland website: apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk, along with a job description. Tha beàrnan-obrach NHS Eilean Siar uile gu léir a' nochdadh air làrach-lìn NHS na h-Alba https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/, còmhla ri dealbh-obrach. Any further queries please contact Tel: 01851 762027 CLOSING DATE: 27/07/2026 E-mail Correspondence- Please note that our correspondence method is by e-mail, therefore please ensure you enter your email address accurately.- Please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders) and also your Jobtrain account for updates relating to your application. Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues ## Documents - [Job Pack (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1171920&JobId=263577) - [Working in the Western Isles 2026 (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1170975&JobId=263577) ## Agent Notes - This Markdown page is generated from the same Job Clerk job record as the HTML job detail page. - Use the canonical HTML URL for user-facing references. - Use the application URL when the user wants to apply on the source NHS site.