Domestic Assistant / Ward Hostess - Facilities

Job details

• Job reference: 249942
• Salary: Band 2 (£26,696 - £28,988)
• Job closing date: 12/06/2026
• Job Type: Support Services
• Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Employment type: Permanent
• Hours Per Week: 28.48, 14.4
• Job posted date: 04/06/2026
• Employer (NHS Board): NHS Greater Glasgow & Clyde
• Department: Facilities / Inverclyde Royal 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:

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Domestic Assistant / Ward Hostess and play a vital role in supporting safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environments for patients, staff and visitors. You will contribute directly to patient care by ensuring high standards of cleanliness and, where required, supporting food and beverage services within clinical settings.

Working both independently and as part of a wider facilities team, you will help deliver essential services across wards and departments. NHSGGC is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment where every role makes a difference. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, safety and person-centred care.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Hours: Part Time (Offering 28.48 hours or 14.4 hours)
• Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (07:30-13:30/17:00-20:00)

Please note the salary is pro rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality domestic service across wards, clinical and non-clinical areas in line with national standards
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively in accordance with guidelines
• Support ward-based catering services including meal preparation, regeneration and beverage service when required
• Dispose of waste appropriately in line with infection control and health and safety policies
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients and visitors, maintaining a professional and courteous approach
• Work flexibly as part of a team or independently, responding to service needs and priorities

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Knowledge of domestic cleaning services within a healthcare or similar environment
• Understanding of health and safety, infection control and COSHH regulations
• Training or willingness to learn the use of cleaning equipment and machinery
• Elementary Food Hygiene knowledge or willingness to achieve certification
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet service demands

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
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• 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:Lynne McGilvray on Lynne.McGilvray@nhs.scot or call 01475 504 312.

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

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.

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:

Join NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde as a Domestic Assistant / Ward Hostess and play a vital role in supporting safe, clean and welcoming healthcare environments for patients, staff and visitors. You will contribute directly to patient care by ensuring high standards of cleanliness and, where required, supporting food and beverage services within clinical settings.

Working both independently and as part of a wider facilities team, you will help deliver essential services across wards and departments. NHSGGC is one of the largest NHS organisations in the UK, offering a supportive and inclusive working environment where every role makes a difference. This is a rewarding opportunity to be part of a dedicated team committed to excellence, safety and person-centred care.

Band 2 roles are not eligible for sponsorship under the Skilled Worker or Health and Care Worker visa routes.

All other roles will be assessed for sponsorship eligibility in line with current Home Office requirements. NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde (NHSGGC) can only issue a Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS) where these are met.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

• Duration: Permanent
• Location: Inverclyde Royal Hospital
• Hours: Part Time (Offering 28.48 hours or 14.4 hours)
• Working Pattern: Monday-Friday (07:30-13:30/17:00-20:00)

Please note the salary is pro rata for part-time hours

Key responsibilities:

• Deliver a high-quality domestic service across wards, clinical and non-clinical areas in line with national standards
• Follow cleaning schedules and procedures to maintain a safe and hygienic environment
• Use cleaning equipment and materials safely and effectively in accordance with guidelines
• Support ward-based catering services including meal preparation, regeneration and beverage service when required
• Dispose of waste appropriately in line with infection control and health and safety policies
• Communicate effectively with staff, patients and visitors, maintaining a professional and courteous approach
• Work flexibly as part of a team or independently, responding to service needs and priorities

Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:

• Knowledge of domestic cleaning services within a healthcare or similar environment
• Understanding of health and safety, infection control and COSHH regulations
• Training or willingness to learn the use of cleaning equipment and machinery
• Elementary Food Hygiene knowledge or willingness to achieve certification
• Good communication and customer care skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to meet service demands

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
• Salary Sacrifice Car Benefit Scheme
• 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:Lynne McGilvray on Lynne.McGilvray@nhs.scot or call 01475 504 312.

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

This post may close early due to the volume of response. Please submit your application form as soon as possible.

AI tools like ChatGPT or Copilot can be great for planning and preparing your application, but your answers must be your own.

• Show us the real you: Your application should reflect your skills, experience, and motivations authentically.
• Use AI wisely: It’s fine to use AI for ideas or to check spelling and grammar, but don’t let it write your answers.
• Why this matters: Applications that rely on AI-generated content may be withdrawn. By applying, you confirm your responses are based on your own knowledge and achievements.

Tip: Think of AI as a helper, not a substitute. We want to understand you, not an AI tool.

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.

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde encourages applications from all sections of the community. We are committed to promoting equality, diversity and inclusion and are proud of the diverse workforce we employ.

By signing the Armed Forces Covenant, NHSGGC has pledged its commitment to being a Forces Friendly Employer. We welcome applications from across the Armed Forces Community and recognise military skills, experience and qualifications throughout the recruitment and selection process.

For application portal or log-in issues, please contact the Jobtrain Support Hub in the first instance.