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 quality domestic service to the hospital or CHP premises, ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors following agreed cleaning work schedules, methods and procedures in accordance with NHS Scotland National Cleaning Specification and Healthcare Acquired Infection (HAI) Task Force Code of Practice. Domestics are required to rotate round all Wards Clinical areas and depts within hospital.
May be required to provide a food and beverage service for patients in adherence with Food Safety Regulations.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Part time
Vale of Leven Hospital
Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday
Key responsibilities:
- Present an efficient, high quality domestic service to patients and staff within the hospital.
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Follow specific schedule of work relating to defined areas although post holders are required to have a flexible approach to daily routine.
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Economic and safe use of cleaning agents, following manufacturers recommended instructions.
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Care and use of mechanical cleaning equipment.
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Inform Supervisor of requirements for work materials as required and check delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment.
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Wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department.
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Disposal of waste in accordance with relevant Policy.
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Clean crockery, cutlery, utensils, containers and small scale equipment manually or through the dish washer located in the ward kitchen (as per work schedule).
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Work in accordance with pre-agreed cleaning schedules/frequencies (as per work schedule).
- Respond to rectifications following audit within given timescale.
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Responsible for regeneration of ward meals and plating up of meals as part of Ward food service (as per work schedule).
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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)
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If included on work schedule, bed screen/curtain hanging where required.
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Ensure a smart and professional manner at all times.
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Maintain high personal hygiene standards.
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Comply with Health & Safety regulations.
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Adhere to manual handling/risk assessment/fire safety training.
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Report faulty equipment.
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Participate as a team member.
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Store cleaning agents and equipment correctly.
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Prepare and serve hot beverages if part of work schedule.
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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:
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Knowledge of all aspects of Domestic Service as in job purpose.
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Training in the use of all machinery used.
- Knowledge of Health & Safety.
- Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H.
- Knowledge of Lifting and Handling.
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Knowledge of Infection Control practices.
- Elementary Food Hygiene Certificate.
- Good communication skills.
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Good customer care skills.
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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:
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A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
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Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
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Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
- Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
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Enhanced pay for working public holidays
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NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
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Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?
If you would like to find out more, we would love to hear from you.
For an informal discussion, please contact:
Janet Sloss, Assistant Integrated Services Manager - [email protected] - 01389 817359
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible. Due to the volume of applications that we receive, we will not be able to provide shortlisting feedback.
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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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