Domestic Assistant

About NHS Orkney

NHS Orkney is dedicated to delivering outstanding healthcare to its 22,000 residents. Our modern facility, The Balfour, integrates various services including inpatient care, emergency treatment, outpatient clinics, diagnostics, GP practices, and the Scottish Ambulance Service. We are also enhancing healthcare offerings in the outer islands to ensure quality care across Orkney.

Our operations are rooted in core values: openness and honesty, respect, and kindness. These values guide patient care and foster supportive teamwork.

About Orkney

Orkney comprises over 70 islands, with 20 inhabited, offering remarkable natural scenery, tight-knit communities, and diverse cultural experiences. Known as one of the UK's best places to live, Orkney provides a lifestyle filled with adventure and compassion.

Role Overview

The position involves supporting the maintenance of a hygienic, safe working environment in line with NHS National Cleaning Standards. The Domestic Assistant will be part of a team responsible for cleaning and domestic services at The Balfour hospital.

Candidate Profile

Ideal applicants will have prior cleaning experience coupled with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. The ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team, alongside a commitment to maintaining confidentiality, is essential. Experience in healthcare, as well as training in COSHH and Infection Control, is beneficial but not mandatory; full training will be provided.

Employment Details

The position is full-time (36 hours per week), permanent, and based at The Balfour. Applicants must be residents of the UK throughout their employment with NHS Orkney.

Remuneration and Benefits

The role offers a salary within Band 2, ranging from £26,696 to £28,988 annually. Residents of Orkney additionally receive a pro rata Distant Islands Allowance of £1,719 per year. Benefits include access to a robust pension scheme, a variety of work-life balance policies, an employee assistance program, and discounts at local and national retailers.

Additional Information

The recruitment process accommodates reasonable candidate adjustments. Interviews are scheduled for 9th September 2026. This role requires a Disclosure Scotland check. NHS Orkney is an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion, and a participant in the Disability Confident Leader Scheme; all qualified disabled applicants who meet the criteria will be interviewed.

Applicants must provide genuinely original responses in their applications, as the use of AI or automated tools to generate answers is discouraged and may result in disqualification.

We encourage interested individuals to contact Michelle Grieve at 01856 888905 or michelle.grieve@nhs.scot for further details.