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

You will undertake cleaning duties within patient areas, clinical and non-clinical departments, offices and administration areas to ensure compliance with national standards of cleanliness. Duties will also include providing patient catering at ward level, patient laundering, mop laundering, patient housekeeping, curtain changing and porter/messenger services.

You may work across various healthcare environments, including acute wards, clinical departments, mental health and forensic wards, health centres, resource centres and ambulance stations. As the role involves regular contact with patients, good communication skills are essential. Training will be provided, including a two-day induction before commencing the role.

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:

- This is a permanent role with part-time hours available
- You will be based at the New Victoria Hospital, 55 Grange Road, Glasgow, G42 9LL.
- Post 1: Monday to Friday, 7:30am–3:00pm, 34.5 hours per week, with a 30-minute unpaid break and an early finish on Friday.
- Posts 2–6: Monday to Friday, 5:00pm–9:00pm, 19.73 hours per week, with an early finish on Friday.

- All candidates must be aware that they may be required to work at different locations within the sector, depending on service needs.

Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours. Key Responsibilities The key responsibilities include maintaining cleanliness across patient,



clinical and non-clinical areas in accordance with national standards; providing patient catering at ward level; undertaking patient and mop laundering; supporting patient housekeeping; changing curtains; and carrying out porter and messenger duties.

The role requires working across a range of healthcare settings and communicating effectively with patients and colleagues to support the delivery of a safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environment.

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

- Training will be provided, including a two-day induction before commencing the role.
- Good communication skills are essential due to regular contact with patients.
- Applicants must have the right to work in the UK for the duration of their employment.
- Applicants must be able to provide at least two references from their current or most recent employment or education, covering the last three years.
- Applications that do not include the required information will not be considered for shortlisting.

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:Name: David Cosgrove Job Title: Assistant Facilities Manager Telephone: 0141 355 1391 Email: [email protected]

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates

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.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

- Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
- Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
- Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool. 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 adaptable 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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