Housekeeper

Position Overview

AfC Band 2 (pro rata) plus a High Secure Environmental Allowance of £1,752.98 per annum (pro rata).

Hours: 19.12 hours per week (Mon – Thu 16:45‑20:45, Fri 16:45‑19:57) X2.

Contract: Permanent.

Post Details: A vacancy has arisen for 2 part‑time Housekeepers within The State Hospital. Your duties will include general cleaning of wards and departments, maintaining a high level of cleanliness throughout the Hospital in line with the NHS Scotland Cleaning Services Specification, and fulfilling Health Care Environmental Inspectorate Standards and Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets.

Responsibilities:

• General cleaning of wards and departments.
• Maintain a high level of cleanliness in accordance with the NHS Scotland Cleaning Services Specification.
• Ensure compliance with Health Care Environmental Inspectorate Standards.
• Meet Facilities Monitoring Tool Targets.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Good communication skills.
• Enthusiastic and self‑motivated.
• Discreet and courteous.

Closing Date: 03/04/2026. For an informal discussion, contact Kenny France, Housekeeping Supervisor, at 01555 842098.

For queries about the application form or recruitment process, contact the HR Team at tsh.jobs@nhs.scot.

Reduced Working Week Update

From 1 April 2026, the NHS Agenda for Change working week for full‑time staff will reduce from 37 to 36 hours. Part‑time staff will receive a pro‑rata reduction with no loss of earnings. The State Hospital will implement this change as soon as it is safe and practical. If a department cannot accommodate the reduced hours, staff may be required to continue working 37.5 hours per week until adjustments can be made.

Equality, Diversity and Inclusion

NHS Scotland is committed to encouraging equality and diversity among its workforce and eliminating unlawful discrimination. The aim is for the workforce to be truly representative and for each employee to feel respected and able to give their best. The State Hospital, a high‑secure hospital, welcomes applications from people under 18 for non‑clinical roles; for clinical roles applicants must be 18 years and older.

Immigration and Work Eligibility

The State Hospital has a legal obligation to ensure it does not employ any worker who has not been granted the relevant permission to work in the UK. This permission is granted by UK Visas and Immigration. The State Hospital does not hold a sponsorship license and therefore cannot sponsor candidates for skilled worker visas. Candidates who require a Certificate of Sponsorship can access further information at www.bia.homeoffice.gov.uk and www.gov.uk.