Hospital Support & Catering Assistant

NHS Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

27 days annual leave

NHS Pension Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Study bursaries & learning

Enhanced pay for public holidays

NHS discounts

Counselling services

Job summary

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Support Service Assistant to join the Hotel Services team in Cardonald Medical Centre. You will assist with cleaning, catering, laundry, and porter duties, contributing to a clean, safe and welcoming hospital environment.

Role involves varied shifts across mornings, afternoons, and weekends with full training provided. A valid driving licence is required for driving duties, and there are extensive employee benefits and development

Qualifications

• Knowledge of integrated support services including cleaning, catering, laundry, and porter duties (full induction provided).
• Training in the safe use of cleaning, catering, laundry, and mailroom equipment.
• Knowledge of Health and Safety requirements.
• Knowledge of COSHH regulations.
• Knowledge of Manual Handling and Lifting Techniques.
• Basic Food Hygiene certification (training provided).
• Knowledge of Infection Prevention and Control practices.
• Understanding of quality systems and safe working procedures.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and communicate with staff, patients, and visitors.
• Full driving licence required for posts involving driving duties.

Responsibilities

• Deliver a range of support services contributing to the smooth running of healthcare facilities.
• Carry out cleaning activities in line with NHS Scotland Cleaning Specifications and infection prevention standards.
• Operate cleaning equipment and manage waste disposal.
• Provide catering duties such as meal preparation/service and temperature monitoring.
• Assist with laundry and patient clothing services, porter and messenger duties, patient transport and escorting, mail distribution, and site security checks.
• Follow work schedules, complete required documentation, report faults, wear PPE, and comply with health and safety procedures.

Skills

Cleaning & catering knowledge

Waste disposal & infection control

Health & Safety awareness

COSHH regulations knowledge

Manual Handling & lifting

Basic Food Hygiene

Teamwork & communication

Full driving licence

Education

Basic Food Hygiene certification

Job description

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is recruiting a Support Service Assistant to join the Hotel Services team in Cardonald Medical Centre. You will assist with cleaning, catering, laundry, and porter duties, contributing to a clean, safe and welcoming hospital environment.

Role involves varied shifts across mornings, afternoons, and weekends with full training provided. A valid driving licence is required for driving duties, and there are extensive employee benefits and development