Housekeeper – Day Surgery Unit inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED 29 JUN 2024

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

The shift pattern is Approx 13:00 19:00 Mon-Fri 3 shifts

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper band 2 within the Day surgery unit at the New Victoria ACH. The day surgery unit within the New Victoria consists of 8 theatres with associated recovery facility and admission and discharge unit. We offer a variety of specialities including Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General, Maxilla facial and Gynaecology. The department is fully committed to increasing our capacity to care for increasingly complex patients as per the British association of Days Surgery recommendations.

Whilst no experience is necessary as training and support will be given, experience in a health care setting as well as moving and handling training would be advantageous. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure the upkeep of the Day Surgery Department and work collaboratively with all members of the Day Surgery team to attend to housekeeping tasks within the unit. The housekeeper will support the registered nurse and other relevant professional practitioners, where appropriate. You are required to demonstrate flexibility within your working week and within south sector. Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check will be required for this post.

Informal Contact: Janice Arthur, Janice ,

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.
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.

The shift pattern is Approx 13:00 19:00 Mon-Fri 3 shifts

NHS Scotland is reducing their full time working week from 37.5 to 37 hours per week from 1 April 2024 but with no change in pay. This reduction will also be applied pro rata for part time staff. This advert and any subsequent offer/contract of employment therefore reflects the new working hours. However, as not all service areas will be able to adopt the 37 hour working week immediately from 1 April 2024, you may be required to work up to an additional 30 minutes per week for a temporary period for which you would be paid until the service you are working in changes rosters or working patterns to accommodate the new reduced working week. If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Recruiting Board.

(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a or a NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

Due to the anticipated response to this post it may close before the closing date noted on the advert therefore once you start your application form please complete it immediately

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Housekeeper band 2 within the Day surgery unit at the New Victoria ACH. The day surgery unit within the New Victoria consists of 8 theatres with associated recovery facility and admission and discharge unit. We offer a variety of specialities including Orthopaedics, Urology, ENT, Ophthalmology, General, Maxilla facial and Gynaecology. The department is fully committed to increasing our capacity to care for increasingly complex patients as per the British association of Days Surgery recommendations.

Whilst no experience is necessary as training and support will be given, experience in a health care setting as well as moving and handling training would be advantageous. As part of a multidisciplinary team, the post holder will ensure the upkeep of the Day Surgery Department and work collaboratively with all members of the Day Surgery team to attend to housekeeping tasks within the unit. The housekeeper will support the registered nurse and other relevant professional practitioners, where appropriate. You are required to demonstrate flexibility within your working week and within south sector. Furthermore, you will be expected where necessary to engage in multi-site working within NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde in order to achieve the needs of the service. Protection of Vulnerable Groups (PVG) check will be required for this post.

Informal Contact: Janice Arthur, Janice ,

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

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde 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.

For application portal/log-in issues, please contact in the first instance.


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