Facilities Assistant (Portering) - Facilities

NHS National Services Scotland; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 30,000

Job description

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.

This is a part time, permanent position of 14.8 hours. (Please note the salary is Pro Rata for part time hours.)

The shift pattern for this position is as per the needs of the service.

An exciting opportunity exists within the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital to be part of the portering Team and play a role in ensuring the provision of key support services at this unique and challenging time.

The post holder is a member of the portering service available 24/7 to the patients, staff and visitors of the Hospital. The post holder will be trained to deal with all regular and ad-hoc portering duties, and respond to emergency situations. To ensure that hospital, ward entrances, exits are kept clean at all times and patient movement is being managed effectively. Working as part of the portering team, the post holder is part of the team that offer services including waste, linen, mail room, receipt of deliveries and transportation of goods to the required services/departments, ensuring the seamless delivery of all services, contributing to the overall provision of quality patient care.

This role will work closely with other Facilities’ services, both locally and corporately to support service delivery. The preferred candidate will have knowledge and practical operational experience on a wide range of non clinical administrative and support service functions.

You must have the ability to work in a fast paced environment, be self-motivated, and have a can do, problem solving attitude and you must have the ability to respond to unpredictable/emergency situations although you will receive any essential training required to carry out this role during your induction.

Informal contact: Richard McKenzie, Portering Manager, 07816 228381, [e-mail]

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 Skilled Worker visa or a Health and Care Worker visa. 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.

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