Domestic Assistant - Facilities

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is one of the largest healthcare systems in the United Kingdom, employing approximately 40,000 staff across a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health services to a population of over 1.15 million people, and to a wider population of 2.2 million when regional and national services are included.

The Role

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is seeking two enthusiastic and reliable Domestic Assistants to join our Facilities Team at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital.

As a Domestic Assistant, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff. High standards of cleanliness are essential in supporting excellent patient care and infection prevention across the hospital.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (COS).

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Permanent, Full-time
• Shift pattern -
• Vacancy 1 -
• Monday - Friday 1400-2200
• Vacancy 2 -
• Monday - Friday 07:30-15:30
• Base location - Queen Elizabeth University Hospital

Key Responsibilities

• Clean and maintain wards, departments and public areas to agreed standards.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Safely use cleaning equipment and materials.
• Manage and dispose of waste in line with local procedures.
• Replenish consumables as required.
• Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent facilities service.

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• A positive and flexible approach to work.
• Good communication and teamwork skills.
• Ability to work independently and follow cleaning schedules.
• Commitment to delivering high standards of cleanliness and customer service.
• Previous cleaning experience is desirable but not essential, as full training will be provided.

What We Offer

We offer a wide range of supportive policies designed to enhance your employee journey, including a comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme, Cycle to Work Scheme, bursary scheme and extensive learning and development opportunities.

As an NHS Scotland employee, you will be entitled to:

• A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
• Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
• Enhanced pay for working public holidays
• NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
• Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies

Interested?

If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.

For An Informal Discussion, Please Contact

Jamie Coleman, Domestic Manager - ***email_hidden***

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NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) recognises the importance of work-life balance and is committed to offering a range of flexible working options where service needs allow. For roles where less than full-time hours can be accommodated, and where the tenure is listed as “various” , we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements. Flexible working will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

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