Client: NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
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Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: 114df3f29688
Job Views: 5
Posted: 11.03.2025
Expiry Date: 25.04.2025
Job Description:
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.
The shift pattern is Monday-Friday 16.00-19.00 (15 hours)
Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours and there are only backshift posts available.
Royal Alexandria Hospital Campus has exciting opportunities for Backshift Domestic Assistants within our support service team. The predominant purpose of the Facilities Assistant (Domestic) role is to provide a quality domestic service to the hospital ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. You will be following agreed cleaning work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Specification and Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) Task Force Code of Practice.
There is a requirement to rotate around our wards, clinical areas and all departments within the Royal Alexandria Hospital Campus. Your duties will include: Provide an efficient, high-quality domestic service to patients and staff, following a specific schedule of work relating to defined areas. Duties include cleaning all areas of our hospitals clinical and non-clinical locations - activities will include wet mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins, replenishing supplies, cleaning fixtures, furniture, and toilet/bathroom areas.
There is a requirement for you to have a flexible approach to your daily routine. You will be using cleaning agents economically and safely, following manufacturers' recommended instructions. In some roles, you may be required to use mechanical cleaning equipment. You are required to wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department and complete all daily/weekly sign-off sheets for areas of work.
All necessary training will be offered to ensure your working environment is safe, and you are confident within your role.
Please note candidates will be required to attend/travel to West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital for a 3-day centralised induction which is mandatory before starting.
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours and there are only backshift posts available.)
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with one.
Due to the anticipated response to this post, it may close before the closing date noted on the advert; therefore, once you start your application form, please complete it immediately.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have.
By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process.
Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills, and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.
Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.
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