Domestic Assistant

NHS National Services Scotland; Dumbarton; On-site; GBP 5,600 - 6,800; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

Flexible working options

Development opportunities

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a dedicated domestic cleaner to provide a high quality cleaning service across CHP premises, ensuring a clean, safe environment for patients, staff and visitors.

The post holder will follow cleaning schedules, use cleaning agents safely, wear PPE, comply with Infection Prevention and Control guidelines, and contribute to a professional, welcoming healthcare setting.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of domestic services and cleaning procedures.
• Training in the safe use of cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
• Knowledge of moving and handling practices.
• Understanding of Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer care skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Provide an efficient and high-quality domestic service within the healthcare facility, ensuring designated areas are cleaned in accordance with agreed schedules and frequencies.
• Use cleaning agents safely and economically, following manufacturer instructions, and operate and maintain cleaning equipment correctly.
• Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain high standards of personal hygiene and professional conduct.
• Dispose of waste in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and respond promptly to any cleaning rectifications identified through audits.
• Comply with Infection Prevention and Control guidelines, including colour-coding systems, and undertake bed screen or curtain changing where required.
• Follow Health and Safety regulations and adhere to training relating to manual handling, risk assessments and fire safety.
• Report faulty equipment, store cleaning materials safely and correctly, and work effectively as part of a team to ensure a safe and clean healthcare environment

Skills

Knowledge of cleaning procedures

Health and Safety awareness

Good communication skills

Teamwork

Tools

Cleaning machinery

Job description

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:

To provide a high quality domestic cleaning service across CHP premises, ensuring a clean, safe and welcoming environment for patients, staff and visitors. The post holder will work in accordance with agreed cleaning schedules, methods and procedures, following the NHS Scotland National Cleaning Specification and Healthcare Associated Infection (HAI) Task Force Code of Practice. The role requires a flexible approach to daily tasks and a commitment to maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and customer service at all times.

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:

• Permanent
• 12 Hours (Monday - Thursday 18.00pm - 20.30 pm and Friday 18.00pm - 20.00pm
• Vale Centre for Health & Care, Main Street, Alexandria, G83 0UA
• Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Key responsibilities:

Provide an efficient and high-quality domestic service within the healthcare facility, ensuring designated areas are cleaned in accordance with agreed schedules and frequencies. Use cleaning agents safely and economically, following manufacturer instructions, and operate and maintain cleaning equipment correctly. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment and maintain high standards of personal hygiene and professional conduct. Dispose of waste in accordance with relevant policies and procedures and respond promptly to any cleaning rectifications identified through audits. Comply with Infection Prevention and Control guidelines, including colour-coding systems, and undertake bed screen or curtain changing where required. Follow Health and Safety regulations and adhere to training relating to manual handling, risk assessments and fire safety. Report faulty equipment, store cleaning materials safely and correctly, and work effectively as part of a team to ensure a safe and clean healthcare environment

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

Full induction training will be provided. This may include:

• Knowledge of domestic services and cleaning procedures.
• Training in the safe use of cleaning machinery and equipment.
• Understanding of Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of COSHH (Control of Substances Hazardous to Health).
• Knowledge of moving and handling practices.
• Understanding of Infection Prevention and Control procedures.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer care skills.
• Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.

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

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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