Domestic Assistant - Facilities

NHS National Services Scotland; Alexandria; On-site; GBP 7,000 - 9,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

NHS Pension Scheme

27 days annual leave

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Learning & development opportunities

NHS discounts

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is seeking a part-time Domestic Services role at Vale of Leven Hospital. You will provide high-quality cleaning across ward and clinical areas, following scheduled duties, using appropriate cleaning agents and equipment. The post is permanent, 14.8 hours per week, with flexible shifts.

Responsibilities include waste disposal, stock control and infection prevention. NHSGGC offers benefits, development opportunities and a supportive work environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in domestic service and hospital cleaning is preferred.
• Basic knowledge of health and safety practices in healthcare environments.
• Familiarity with COSHH and lifting/handling guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Provide efficient, high-quality domestic cleaning in ward and clinical areas.
• Follow defined work schedules and maintain flexibility for daily routines.
• Use cleaning agents safely and operate mechanical cleaning equipment as required.
• Wear protective clothing and dispose of waste per policy.
• Order and rotate cleaning stock, assist with ward meal regeneration as needed.
• Adhere to infection control guidelines and report faults promptly.

Skills

Communication

Customer care

Flexibility

Health & Safety

Education

Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate

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:

Your duties will include: To provide an efficient, high quality domestic service to patients and staff, follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas. Duties include cleaning all ward areas as well as clinical and non-clinical locations - activities will include wet mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins, replenishing supplies, cleaning fixtures, and furniture and toilet/bathroom areas. There is the requirement for you have a flexible approach to daily routine. There will be the use of economic and safe use of cleaning agents, 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.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health 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 Contract
• Part time Position (14.8 hours per week)
• Location based in Vale of Leven Hospital
• Shift Pattern - Monday., Thursday–17:00-20:00. Friday – 17:00-19:36

Key responsibilities:

• Present an efficient, high quality domestic service to patients and staff within the hospital.
• Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas although post holders are required to have a flexible approach to daily routine.
• Economic and safe use of cleaning agents, following manufacturers recommended instructions.
• Care and use of mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Inform Supervisor of requirements for work materials as required and check delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment.
• Wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department.
• Disposal of waste in accordance with relevant Policy.
• Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small scale equipment manually or through the dish washer located in the ward kitchen (as per work schedule).
• Work in accordance with pre-agreed cleaning schedules/frequencies (as per work schedule).
• Respond to rectifications following audit within given timescale.
• Responsible for regeneration of ward meals and plating up of meals as part of Ward food service (as per work schedule).
• Comply with Infection Control Guidelines including colour coding system and body fluid cleaning in public areas
• Participate in maintaining security at all times including setting alarms, distributing keys, closing windows and doors securely (as per work schedule)
• If included on work schedule, bed screen/curtain hanging where required.
• Ensure a smart and professional manner at all times.
• Maintain high personal hygiene standards.
• Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
• Adhere to manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training.
• Report faulty equipment.
• Participate as a team member.
• Store cleaning agents and equipment correctly.
• Prepare and serve hot beverages if part of work schedule.
• Order stock and receipt of cleaning materials rotate for use by dates if required

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

Experience and skills will be acquired through full induction training supplemented by additional training such as:

• Knowledge of all aspects of Domestic Service as in job purpose.
• Training in the use of all machinery used.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H.
• Knowledge of Lifting and Handling.
• Knowledge of Infection Control practices.
• Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
• Good communication skills.
• Good customer care skills.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable

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

From 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will reduce from 37 hours to 36 hours. Part-time working hours will be reduced on a pro-rata basis. A corresponding increase in the hourly rate will apply, ensuring that overall pay remains unchanged.

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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Contact

Janet Sloss, Assistant Integrated Services Manager - [e-mail] - 01389 817359

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