NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde is one of the largest healthcare systems in the UK employing around 40,000 staff in a wide range of clinical and non-clinical professions and job roles. We deliver acute hospital, primary, community and mental health care services to a population of over 1.15 million and a wider population of 2.2 million when our regional and national services are included.

Facilities Assistants Across NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

The Facilities Directorate deliver a variety of services (e.g. patient and retail catering, domestic cleaning, portering and transport) which support and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.

To Aid With Winter Pressures We Are Hiring

Domestic Assistant

Duties include cleaning all areas of our hospitals clinical and non-clinical locations - activities will include wet mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins, replenishing supplies, cleaning fixtures, and furniture and toilet/bathroom areas. There will be catering duties on some sites, this will be discussed further should you be invited to interview.

Catering Assistant

Duties include delivery of catering services to patients within the hospital, regeneration of patients’ meals either centrally or at ward level, plating patient meals at the point of service as advised by nursing staff and cleaning and wash-up of all equipment, machinery, and crockery associated with catering services.

We have opportunities across our sectors

South - Queen Elizabeth University Campus

North - Glasgow Royal Infirmary Campus

West - Gartnavel Campus, Stobhill Campus & Health Centres

Clyde - Inverclyde Royal Hospital

Fixed Term (3 months) and Permanent Part time opportunities are available.

No qualifications or experience are required as all training will be given on the job but you should be able to work under pressure and have good communication skills.

Enhanced hourly rates for weekend contracts.

Please note candidates will be required to attend/travel to West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital for interview and if successful, 3-day centralised induction is mandatory before starting.

Interviews to take place week commencing 28th Oct 2024

You must have right to work in UK for the duration of your employment and be able to provide at least two references from current or most previous employment covering the last 3 years.Applications without this information will not be considered for shortlisting.

Due to interest this post may close earlier, please do not delay in submitting your application.

Informal Contact:

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service can be found within the Candidate Information Packs. 

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde- NHS Scotland encourages applications from all sections of the community. We promote a culture of inclusion across the organisation and are proud of the diverse workforce we have. 

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We support applications from across the Armed Forces Community, recognising military skills, experience and qualifications during the recruitment and selection process. 

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