# Housekeeper Ward 4A > NHS job listing from Job Clerk for NHS Highland. ## Canonical URLs - **HTML:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-ward-4a/17bc54c0-02e0-40ae-88d1-50f9999bdd5e - **Markdown:** https://www.jobclerk.com/job/housekeeper-ward-4a/17bc54c0-02e0-40ae-88d1-50f9999bdd5e.md ## Summary - **Status:** Live - **Employer:** NHS Highland - **Town:** Inverness - **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:** 2026-06-10T23:59:00.000Z - **Posted:** 2026-05-26T06:50:10.747Z - **Source information URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/JobDetail?JobId=259877 - **Application URL:** https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/DecideInternalExternal/DecideInternalExternal?JobId=259877 - **Employer website:** https://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk ## Job Content ### Job details - Job reference: 249473 - Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988) - Job closing date: 10/06/2026 - Job Type: Support Services - Location: Raigmore Hospital - Employment type: Permanent - Hours Per Week: 11 - Job posted date: 26/05/2026 - Employer (NHS Board): NHS Highland - Department: Ward 4A, Raigmore Hospital 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. ### An exciting opportunity has come up to join the 4A team as Housekeeper on a part time basis (11 hrs per week). Hours can be flexible and working patterns can be discussed at interview but could include early mornings/late afternoons or weekends. ### Our patient population is predominantly frail and elderly, with many patients experiencing dementia and requiring assistance with food, fluid and nutrition. Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment is essential to supporting high quality, compassionate and person centred care. ### The Ward Housekeeper plays a vital role within the ward team, supporting patient care through high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control, meal service support and stock management. The role contributes significantly to patient comfort, dignity and safety, particularly for our vulnerable patient group. ### Successful applicants will join a friendly and motivated team who work closely together to ensure the smooth running of the ward. ### Candidates with experience or a genuine interest in delivering person centred care, particularly for patients living with dementia or delirium, would be advantageous; however, full training and support will be provided. ### 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 enquires to Roisin McCallum Senior Staff Nurse, Ward 4A, Medical Division tel 01463 704474 ### ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES - Effective from 1st April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reduced from 37 to 36 hours. Part-time hours will be adjusted on a pro-rata basis. There will be an increase in the hourly rate to ensure that pay remains unaffected. - Please ensure the address on your application form reflects your current place of residence for your present workplace and can be verified through your identification documents. - Applications are welcome from Gaelic speakers. / Tha fàilte air tagraidhean bho luchd‑labhairt na Gàidhlig. - You should apply for this post by completing the application process on Jobtrain. - DO NOT upload a CV as this will not be used for short listing purposes - Posts close at midnight on the indicated date - For help to complete an application on Job Train please follow this link: https://www.careers.nhs.scot/how-to-apply/application-process/ - To view our accessibility statement, please follow this link: https://www.eess.nhs.scot/jobtrain-accessibility-statement/ - 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 - Please contact Jobtrain Candidate Support Hub - https://jobseekersupport.jobtrain.co.uk/support/home for advice and support with any system issues - We recommend using the Internet Browser "Google Chrome" or "Microsoft Edge" when using Jobtrain - Once you have submitted your application form you will be unable to make any amendments - Some of our vacancies are for internal candidates only. If you are a member of staff, please ensure you update your Jobtrain profile to reflect that you are employed by NHS Highland NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values. ### Care and compassion ### Dignity and respect ### Openness, honesty and responsibility ### Quality and teamwork ## Job Details 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. An exciting opportunity has come up to join the 4A team as Housekeeper on a part time basis (11 hrs per week). Hours can be flexible and working patterns can be discussed at interview but could include early mornings/late afternoons or weekends. Our patient population is predominantly frail and elderly, with many patients experiencing dementia and requiring assistance with food, fluid and nutrition. Maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment is essential to supporting high quality, compassionate and person centred care. The Ward Housekeeper plays a vital role within the ward team, supporting patient care through high standards of cleanliness, infection prevention and control, meal service support and stock management. The role contributes significantly to patient comfort, dignity and safety, particularly for our vulnerable patient group. Successful applicants will join a friendly and motivated team who work closely together to ensure the smooth running of the ward. Candidates with experience or a genuine interest in delivering person centred care, particularly for patients living with dementia or delirium, would be advantageous; however, full training and support will be provided. 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 enquires to Roisin McCallum Senior Staff Nurse, Ward 4A, Medical Division tel 01463 704474 ADDITIONAL INFORMATION FOR CANDIDATES NHS Highland is geographically the largest of the 14 regional boards of NHS Scotland, covering an area of 12,500 square miles, across Highland and Argyll & Bute. We employ over 10,700 people, making us one of the biggest employers in the area. As an organisation, we make a very significant contribution to the local economy. Our staff are also important members of our communities. Our greatest asset is our workforce, and the way we go about our work comes from the values and behaviours we demonstrate on a daily basis. As a board we strive to ensure the environment is conducive to nurturing a positive culture, supported and delivered through our NHS and social care values. ## Documents - [Job Description (PDF, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1154683&JobId=259877) - [Highland Agenda for Change Terms and Conditions of Employment (DOCX, KB)](https://apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk/Job/GetJobAdvertDocument?Id=1154231&JobId=259877) ## 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.