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198987 Support Service Assistant

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NHS Dumfries & Galloway

1mo ago

  • Job
    Full-time
    Entry Level
  • Healthcare
    Facilities Management

AI generated summary

  • You should seek a rewarding career in the NHS, be part of a diverse team, and have the right to work in the UK. Full UK registration is needed for professional roles.
  • You will deliver domestic, portering, and linen services across wards, ensuring a clean, safe environment while interacting with staff and patients to support quality patient care.

Requirements

  • Are you looking to start a rewarding career in the NHS?
  • Do you want to be part of NHS D&G, known for its dedication to patients and professional development?
  • If so Support Services Assistant is the perfect opportunity for you.
  • To find out more about working with NHS Dumfries and Galloway and for an insight into our friendly, beautiful corner of Scotland please visit our Work With Us web pages
  • NHS Scotland is reducing their full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week for NHS Agenda for Change workers in Scotland 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.
  • NHS Dumfries and Galloway 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 Dumfries and Galloway welcomes applicants from all sections of the community.
  • Public protection practice encompasses the recognition and management of risk in order to prevent or reduce harm to children, (including unborn babies), young people and adults.
  • All public protection legislation, and NHS Dumfries and Galloway (NHSDG) policies and guidance are founded on the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights, and the principles of these Conventions underpin all NHSDG core business.
  • NHS Dumfries and Galloway has a legal obligation to ensure that it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK.
  • This permission is without exception granted by the UK Border Agency.
  • We are required to check the entitlement to work in the UK of all prospective employees, regardless of nationality or job category.
  • Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points based system that now governs the way individuals from outside the UK can work at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk
  • Please ensure the vacancy salary meets the minimum salary required for sponsorship.
  • We are unable to provide sponsorship for bank contracts.
  • NHS Dumfries & Galloway are currently unable to support OSCE Training for international nurses for vacancies.
  • Vacancies requiring professional registration require full United Kingdom registration with the appropriate council (eg NMC, HCPC, GMC etc).

Responsibilities

  • At Support Services we deliver Domestic, Portering and Linen Services within wards and departments across healthcare and other designated properties, whilst contributing to the delivery of patient care in line with Quality Improvement Scotland recommendations.
  • You will have the opportunity to work across various departments, interacting with both staff and patients contributing to providing a clean and safe environment for everyone.

FAQs

What is the role of a Support Service Assistant?

The Support Service Assistant is responsible for delivering Domestic, Portering, and Linen Services within wards and departments, contributing to the delivery of patient care and ensuring a clean and safe environment for everyone.

What type of training or career development opportunities are available?

NHS D&G is committed to professional development, and many staff members, including managers, have progressed through various roles within the organization.

How can I contact someone for informal inquiries about this position?

You can contact Tracey McKean, Support Service Manager, at 01387241256 or via email at tracey.mckean@nhs.scot.

What are the working hours for this position?

The NHS is reducing the full-time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week starting 1 April 2024, though there may be a temporary requirement to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week depending on service area needs.

Is there any support provided for applicants requiring sponsorship to work in the UK?

Yes, the vacancy salary must meet the minimum salary required for sponsorship, and candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can find further information on the UK Border Agency’s new points-based system.

Do I need to upload a CV for my application?

No, you should not upload a CV as it will not be used for shortlisting purposes. You need to submit a completed application form.

Is free parking available at the hospital sites?

Yes, staff and patients across Dumfries and Galloway enjoy free, unlimited parking at all hospital sites.

What is the best way to ensure my application is successfully submitted?

Please ensure your email address is entered accurately, check your email regularly (including junk folders), and confirm the submission through your Jobtrain account.

Does NHS Dumfries and Galloway promote equality and diversity?

Yes, NHS Dumfries and Galloway is committed to encouraging equality and diversity within the workforce, aiming for a representative workforce where all employees feel respected.

Are there safety measures in place for public protection?

Yes, public protection practices at NHS Dumfries and Galloway focus on risk management to prevent or reduce harm and are guided by the principles of the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child and the European Convention on Human Rights.

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NHS Dumfries & Galloway

Work Live and Play in Dumfries and Galloway

Science & Healthcare
Industry
1001-5000
Employees
2004
Founded Year

Mission & Purpose

NHS Dumfries and Galloway provides healthcare services to the Dumfries and Galloway region of Scotland. Their mission is to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care and improve the health and well-being of the local population. Their purpose is to offer comprehensive medical services, promote health, and ensure effective, compassionate care through community-focused and integrated healthcare solutions.