Vale of Leven General Hospital
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 ensure day to day supervision of domestic staff in hospitals and other healthcare premises such as health centres and clinics.
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
Permanent, Part time
Base location - Vale of Leven Hospital
Shift Pattern - Mon-Sun
Key responsibilities:
1. Day to day supervision and 1st line management of domestic staff.
2. Plan, organise, deploy and direct domestic staff.
3. Assist in the recruitment and selection procedure for domestic staff,
4. Undertake induction and on the job training and completion of appropriate documentation.
5. Undertake regular monitoring of cleaning standards and ensure corrective action is taken. Complete departmental documentation for monitoring and audits.
6. Issue of cleaning materials and stock control.
7. Reporting mechanical and structural faults relating to domestic equipment and fabric and furniture within the building.
8. Allocation of staff on a daily basis ensuring appropriate levels.
9. Implement duty rotas and leave and completion of staff payroll information as appropriate.
10. Responsible for the security of keys and equipment.
11. Assisting with the compilation, implementation and adherence to work schedules and making necessary adjustments following changes.
12. Assisting in the allocation and control of rooms in residential accommodation.
13. Supervise and control the issue of keys, including those for residential accommodation.
14. Ensure domestic staff undertake their duties with due regard to the Infection Control Policy and give advice where necessary.
15. Ensure Domestic Staff comply with Health and Safety regulations and safe working practices.
16. Assist Departmental Manager with risk assessments.
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
relevant working experience as Domestic Assistant.
City and Guilds Cleaning Science Parts 1 and 2 or equivalent
ILM Certificate
Domestic Services Development Programme
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:
17. A minimum of 27 days annual leave, increasing with length of service, plus public holidays
18. Membership of the NHS Pension Scheme, including life insurance benefits
19. Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
20. Development opportunities including study bursaries, e-learning and classroom-based courses
21. Enhanced pay for working public holidays
22. NHS discounts on a wide range of goods and services
23. Confidential employee support and assistance, including counselling and psychological therapies
Interested?