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:
Responsible for the supervision, training and direction of Supervisors and domestic/Hostess staff ensuring a quality cleaning service is maintained for user safety and comfort following agreed methods, procedures and specifications.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
* Full time (37 hours per week)
* Based in Glasgow Royal Infirmary Hospital
* Shift pattern: 11:00am to 19:00pm - Monday to Friday
Key responsibilities:
* Supervision and direction of supervisors and domestic staff, making regular visits to premises throughout their area of responsibility.
* Allocation of schedules of work, checking work schedules and making temporary adjustments as may be required to meet needs of the service on a daily basis whilst ensuring financial expenditure does not exceed allocated budget.
* Economic and safe use of cleaning agents, following manufacturers recommended instructions.
* Care and use of mechanical cleaning equipment.
* Wear protective clothing as supplied by the Department.
* Disposal of waste in accordance with relevant Policy.
* Supervise and ensure sufficient supplies for ward food service and ensure all CPI record sheets are completed collated and signed off as per local policy.
* Monitor that cleaning agents and equipment are stored correctly. Order cleaning agents for distribution.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
* Senior Supervisor training (training provided) with minimum of three years as a Domestic and two years as a Supervisor required.
* Knowledge of all aspects of Domestic Service as in job purpose (Induction Training provided)
* Training in the use of all machinery used (training provided e.g. Working Safely (IOSHH)
* Knowledge of Health & Safety (training provided)
* Knowledge of C.O.S.H.H. (training provided
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:
* A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
* Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
* Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
* Enhanced pay for working public holidays
* NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
* 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:
Liz Mullen, Domestic Manager, On 0141 201 6489 or email Elizabeth.Mullen@ggc.scot.nhs.uk
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
This post may close early 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.
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.
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