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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 for this position is 10hours Monday – Friday, 16.00-18.00
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
The Facilities Directorate deliver a variety of services (e.g. patient and retail catering, domestic cleaning, Portering), which support and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have exciting opportunities for Support Service Assistants for those wishing to join our facilities team within Leverndale & Dykebar Hospital Campus.
The predominant purpose of the Support Service Assistant role is to provide a quality domestic and catering services ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. Please note within the Health centres it is a core cleaning service only with no food preparation.
You will be 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)
There is the requirement to rotate around our wards, clinical areas and all departments, and on occasion in the wards, your duties will be provide food and beverage service for patients in adherence with Food Safety Regulations.
Your Duties Will Include
- Present an efficient, high quality service to patients and staff, follow specific schedule of work relating to defined 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.
- You will use of mechanical cleaning and kitchen equipment. You should inform Supervisor of requirements for work materials as required and check delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- You will wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department and complete all daily/weekly sign off sheets for areas of work.
All necessary training will be offered to ensure your working environment is safe, and you are confident within your role.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Informal contact: Annette Gibson, Integrated services Manager, ,
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 Jobtrain support hub 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 for this position is 10hours Monday – Friday, 16.00-18.00
(Please note the salary is Pro Rata) for part time hours.
The Facilities Directorate deliver a variety of services (e.g. patient and retail catering, domestic cleaning, Portering), which support and contribute to the provision of quality patient care.
NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde have exciting opportunities for Support Service Assistants for those wishing to join our facilities team within Leverndale & Dykebar Hospital Campus.
The predominant purpose of the Support Service Assistant role is to provide a quality domestic and catering services ensuring that a clean and safe environment is maintained for patients, staff and visitors. Please note within the Health centres it is a core cleaning service only with no food preparation.
You will be 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)
There is the requirement to rotate around our wards, clinical areas and all departments, and on occasion in the wards, your duties will be provide food and beverage service for patients in adherence with Food Safety Regulations.
Your Duties Will Include
- Present an efficient, high quality service to patients and staff, follow specific schedule of work relating to defined 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.
- You will use of mechanical cleaning and kitchen equipment. You should inform Supervisor of requirements for work materials as required and check delivery of cleaning supplies and equipment.
- You will wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department and complete all daily/weekly sign off sheets for areas of work.
All necessary training will be offered to ensure your working environment is safe, and you are confident within your role.
This post may close early to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.
This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Heath and Care Worker visa. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).
Informal contact: Annette Gibson, Integrated services Manager, ,
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 Jobtrain support hub in the first instance.
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