Procurement & Housekeeper Support Operative - Hospital Paediatric and Neonatology Woman and Children’s Directorate

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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:

Are you organised, proactive and passionate about supporting excellent patient care? As a Procurement & Housekeeper Support Operative within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, you will play a vital role in ensuring clinical areas are clean, safe, well-stocked and fully equipped to support the delivery of high-quality care. Working as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team, you will help maintain efficient ward operations through stock management, environmental monitoring and coordination of essential support services. This varied and rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a real difference to the experience of patients, families and staff. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest health boards in the UK, providing an inclusive and supportive environment with excellent opportunities for development and career progression.

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

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Part-time, Permanent
• You will be based at The Royal Hospital for Children
• Working Pattern: Day Shift
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

• Maintain a clean, safe and organised ward environment that supports high standards of patient care and infection prevention
• Manage ward stock levels, undertake stock rotation and ensure supplies are available to meet service demands
• Coordinate orders, deliveries and storage of clinical and non-clinical supplies while maintaining accurate records
• Liaise with procurement, pharmacy, domestic services, portering teams and external suppliers to support service delivery
• Monitor kitchen, storage and communal areas to ensure they remain clean, tidy and compliant with local policies
• Support equipment management, reporting maintenance issues and arranging replacement or alternative products when required
• Provide a helpful and professional service to patients, visitors and staff while contributing to continuous service improvement

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

• Educated to Standard Grade level or equivalent qualification
• Relevant experience within a hospital, healthcare, supply chain or customer service environment
• Knowledge of stock control procedures, ordering processes and inventory management practices
• Understanding of infection prevention, environmental cleanliness and health and safety requirements within a healthcare setting
• Good IT skills with experience using Microsoft Office applications and electronic systems
• Strong organisational, communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Ability to prioritise workload, use initiative and adapt to changing service demands within a busy clinical environment

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: Susan McManus, Designated senior charge nurse, on View phone number on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk or View email address on apply.jobs.scot.nhs.uk

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:

This vacancy may close early due to a high volume of applications. We recommend applying as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

This post may require a satisfactory PVG Scheme record check.

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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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community . We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

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