Domestic Assistant - Facilities

Overview

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) 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 post is: 12.3 hour post, Monday to Thursday 17:30–20:00 and Friday 17:30–19:50.

This post is located at Dumbarton Health Centre.

• Provide an efficient, high quality domestic service to patients and staff, following a specific schedule of work relating to defined areas.
• Clean all areas of hospital clinical and non-clinical locations, including wet mopping, vacuuming, emptying bins, replenishing supplies, cleaning fixtures and furniture, and toilet/bathroom areas.
• Maintain a flexible approach to daily routine.
• Use cleaning agents economically and safely, following manufacturers instructions.
• May be required to use mechanical cleaning equipment.
• Wear protective clothing supplied by the Department and complete all daily/weekly sign-off sheets for areas of work.

Karen Tweedie,  Karen.tweediet

Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process:
Information for candidates

As from 1 April 2026, the Agenda for Change full-time working week will be reducing from 37 to 36 hours per week. Part time hours will be reduced pro-rata. However, there will be a corresponding increase in the hourly rate so that pay will not be affected.

This role does not meet the eligibility criteria for a Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. NHSGGC is unable to provide candidates or employees with a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS).

NHSGGC-NHS Scotland 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. 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 the tenure is listed as various, we encourage applications from individuals seeking flexible working arrangements and this will be included as a topic for discussion during the recruitment process.

Relevant HR policies on our HR connect site.

Candidates should provide original and authentic responses to all questions within the application form. The use of artificial intelligence (AI), automated tools, or other third-party assistance to generate, draft, or significantly modify responses is strongly discouraged. By submitting your application, you confirm that all answers are your own work, reflect your personal knowledge, skills and experience, and have not been solely produced or altered by AI or similar technologies.

Failure to comply with this requirement may result in your application being withdrawn from the process.

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