NHS Ayrshire & Arran

About the Company

We pride ourselves on improving health and providing a comprehensive range of high quality, safe, effective and person-centred health services.

Our values - Caring, Safe, Respectful

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Listed Jobs

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

NHS Lothian & Borders Staff Bank - Interpreters Band 4/Qualified Interpreters Band 6

Job Description

**Job Title** Interpreters – Band 4 / Qualified Interpreters – Band 6 (NHS Lothian Staff Bank) **Role Summary** Provide on‑demand medical interpretation services across a wide range of languages for NHS Lothian clinical teams, working on a flexible, demand‑driven schedule. Interpreters support patient‑care, research, and administrative communication, ensuring accurate, confidential translation throughout patient encounters. **Expectations** - Commit to scheduled shifts and be reachable for ad‑hoc bookings. - Deliver high‑quality interpretation consistent with NHS values. - Complete mandatory induction and adhere to NHS confidentiality policies. - Maintain professional conduct with all patients and staff. - Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and gender‑appropriate assignment where required. **Key Responsibilities** - Provide accurate, verbatim interpretation in listed languages (e.g., Albanian, Arabic, Bengali, Farsi, Greek, Indonesian, Kurdish, Italian, Thai, Ukrainian, Vietnamese, etc.). - Interpret across all clinical settings, including acute, outpatient, maternity, and adult NHS services. - Liaise with clinical teams to schedule and confirm shifts through the Supplementary Staffing platform. - Maintain interpreter logs and submit required documentation post‑service. - Participate in ongoing professional development and language proficiency checks. - Adhere to data protection, equality, and confidentiality regulations. **Required Skills** - Native or near‑native fluency in at least one NHS‑required language. - Strong verbal and written communication in English. - Ability to manage time and priorities across unpredictable shift patterns. - Cultural competency and sensitivity to diverse patient backgrounds. - Familiarity with medical terminology and hospital procedures. - Professional ethics: confidentiality, impartiality, and patient‑centre focus. **Required Education & Certifications** - **Band 4**: Completion of a recognized language qualification (e.g., B2/B3 CEFR levels or equivalent), 3 + years relevant experience. - **Band 6**: Professional interpreter certification (e.g., AQIL/ICF certification or NHS qualifying scheme), 3 + years prior experience. - Reference requirements: minimum three years’ employment reference with contact details. *All positions require online induction completion and adherence to NHS data protection and equality policies.*

Edinburgh, United kingdom

On site

03-11-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Senior Programme Manager - 229779

Job Description

**Job Title** Senior Programme Manager **Role Summary** Lead and manage two national digital solution programmes within NHS Scotland, supervising a team of Programme and Project Managers. Provide strategic direction, stakeholder engagement, portfolio oversight, and delivery excellence for digital services to NHS Scotland and the Scottish Government. **Expectations** - Deliver successful programmes on time, within scope and budget. - Foster collaboration across Digital, Security, and clinical stakeholders. - Demonstrate senior leadership, influence, and negotiation abilities. - Maintain line management responsibilities for a cross‑functional delivery team. **Key Responsibilities** 1. Manage, mentor, and line‑supervise a portfolio of Programme and Project Managers. 2. Plan, execute, and monitor two concurrent digital solution programmes, ensuring alignment with national strategy. 3. Engage senior stakeholders (directors, clinical leaders, NHS staff) to secure support and resolve issues. 4. Develop and control programme budgets, schedules, and risk registers. 5. Lead change management initiatives, service design reviews and continuous improvement activities. 6. Produce and deliver clear programme updates, reports, and executive presentations. 7. Ensure adherence to project management methodologies (Agile, Prince2, DevOps) and NHS standards. **Required Skills** - Proven experience in programme/portfolio management of national digital (technology) platforms. - Advanced knowledge of Agile, Prince2, and/or DevOps frameworks. - Strong digital delivery experience: service design, change management, and technology implementation. - Line‑management and team‑development capabilities. - High‑level influencing, negotiation, mediation and stakeholder‑management skills. - Excellent written, verbal, and presentation communication abilities. **Required Education & Certifications** - Undergraduate degree (or equivalent). - Project management qualification such as Prince2 Practitioner, Agile Practitioner, or equivalent. - Demonstrated experience in a senior digital or programme management role.

Glasgow, United kingdom

On site

Senior

03-11-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Porter Driver

Job Description

**Job Title:** Porter Driver **Role Summary:** Support inpatient operations at University Hospital Crosshouse by driving and portering patients, equipment and supplies, while collaborating with clinical and clerical staff. **Expectations:** - Physically fit to lift and carry hospital materials. - Hold a valid full UK driving licence and own a vehicle. - Complete organization‑provided training for porting duties. - Commit to a 37‑hour work week and internal candidacy only. **Key Responsibilities:** - Drive hospital vehicles safely, delivering and retrieving items across the facility. - Transport patients (adults, children, and neonatal) in a gentle, respectful manner. - Move medical equipment, documentation, and admin supplies to requested locations. - Maintain cleanliness and security of all transport routes and vehicles. - Communicate effectively with doctors, nurses, and cleaning staff to coordinate movements. - Log deliveries, vehicle condition, and any incidents in standard reporting systems. - Adhere to infection control, patient safety, and confidentiality protocols. **Required Skills:** - Physical strength and endurance for repetitive lifting and carrying. - Valid UK driving licence and reliable vehicle ownership. - Basic knowledge of hospital layout and transportation routes. - Good communication and teamwork skills. - Ability to follow written and verbal instructions, maintaining safety first. - Time‑management to meet route and delivery schedules. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Full UK (or EU/EEA) driving licence. - No higher education or specific certifications required; internal training will be provided.

Crosshouse, United kingdom

On site

26-11-2025

Company Name

NHS Ayrshire & Arran

Job Title

Domestic Supervisor

Job Description

**Job Title:** Domestic Supervisor **Role Summary:** Supervise and coordinate domestic services within a healthcare setting, ensuring efficient service delivery that meets national cleaning standards and infection control guidelines. Manage staff scheduling, training, welfare and compliance with regulatory requirements. **Expectations:** - Lead a team of domestic service staff, providing clear direction and support. - Maintain high standards of cleanliness, safety, and regulatory compliance. - Deliver flexible shift coverage including weekends and overtime as needed. **Key Responsibilities:** 1. Allocate duties and manage daily staffing schedules for domestic teams. 2. Provide on‑the‑job training, coaching and performance feedback. 3. Ensure adherence to NHS Scotland cleaning specifications and Healthcare Environment Inspectorate standards. 4. Implement Infection Control, COSHH, and other risk assessment protocols. 5. Manage safe use of cleaning materials, PPE, waste handling, and linen bagging. 6. Oversee equipment operation and maintenance, ensuring correct use of industrial cleaning tools. 7. Record incidents and incidents through Datix, safeguarding procedures. 8. Participate in departmental job training, corporate induction and mandatory learn‑pro modules. 9. Cooperate with other departments to support clinical services and meet Facilities Monitoring Tool targets. **Required Skills:** - Leadership and team supervision. - Effective verbal and written communication. - Basic computer literacy (software & Microsoft Office). - Independent initiative and team collaboration. - Strong organisational and time‑management abilities. - Understanding of infection control, COSHH, and risk assessment. **Required Education & Certifications:** - Completion of Corporate Induction and Mandatory Learn Pro modules. - Training in Safe Systems of Work/Work Schedules, COSHH, Infection Control, PPE usage, Waste Management, Linen Bagging, Security Procedures, Datix, and Caldicott guidelines. - No specific degree required; prior supervisory experience in a healthcare or sanitation setting preferred. ---

Ayr, United kingdom

On site

26-11-2025