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
This is a Domestic/Catering related role. You will undertake the cleaning of patient areas, clinical and non‑clinical departments, offices and administration areas to comply with national standards of cleanliness, provide patient catering at ward level, patient laundering, mop laundering, patients housekeeping, curtain changing and porter/messenger services within various health care environments including Acute Wards, Clinical Departments, Mental Health wards, Health Centres, Resource Centres and Ambulance Stations. As part of the role you will have a lot of contact with patients so good communication skills are essential. Training will be provided including 3 full days induction prior to commencement of role. You must have right to work in the UK for the duration of your employment and be able to provide at least two references from current or most previous employment/education covering the last 3 years. Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.
Key Responsibilities
- All aspects of cleaning ensuring cleaning work schedules are followed
- Operation of cleaning equipment (see attached equipment list)
- Removal and disposal of waste
- Meal service tasks (including plating meals) as per departmental HACCP system
- Record food, fridge and hot plate temperatures as per departmental HACCP system
- Dishwashing
- Prepare for next meal service
- Meal distribution, collection and delivery
- Laundry collection and distribution
- Site security checks
Knowledge, Training, Qualifications and Experience Required
- Knowledge of all aspects of Integrated Service as in job purpose (Induction training provided)
- Training in the use of all machinery used (Training provided)
- Knowledge of Health and Safety (Training provided)
- Knowledge of COSHH (Training provided)
- Knowledge of Lifting and Handling (Training provided)
- Basic Food Hygiene certificate (Training provided)
- Knowledge of Infection Control practices (Training provided)
- For tasks involving driving duties a driving licence is necessary
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.
- 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
Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
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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