Support Services Assistant – Integrated Services inGlasgow inGlasgow PUBLISHED SAT 11 JAN 2025

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.

There are 5 permanent, part-time posts available, with a shift pattern of 05:00-09:00 Monday to Friday.

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

We are recruiting Facilities Support Service Assistants for the New Parkhead Health Centre North East Hub, Glasgow, which is one of the largest health centres in Glasgow. As a Facilities Support Service Assistant you will be working in clinical and non-clinical areas, you would have a very important and critical role in making sure that all areas are clean and safe, to enable staff to care for patients. You are expected to carry out routine cleaning which needs to be done on a daily or weekly basis, as well as emergencies such as spills. As part of the role you are likely to have a lot of contact with patients so good communication skills are essential. There will be other general facilities duties including waste management and portering duties.

Requirements/Skills

• You must have a positive, can do attitude and be able to work as part of a very busy team.
• You must have strong organisational skills and a strong work ethic
• The ability to fully understand that all tasks are essential and need to be carried out in a safe manner to a very high standard.
  
  

All essential training required to carry out this role will be provided, and you must complete a central induction at West Glasgow Ambulatory Care Hospital before commencing. NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde proudly pays more than the living wage and pays enhancements for working unsociable hours, has generous leave entitlements based on the hours worked, and has access to many discounts and benefits including Health and Leisure facilities.

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.

Informal Contact: Lorna Hill, ,

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

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.

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.

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.

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Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the application process.

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