Housekeeper - OPSS

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:

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Band 2 Housekeeper to join our busy and dynamic ward in Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth running of clinical services by maintaining a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment, while also taking responsibility for procurement processes and supporting service improvements.

To provide a high standard of housekeeping and stock management within ward 2, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and supporting clinical teams. The post holder will take a lead role in ordering, organising, and monitoring stock and equipment, and will act as a key point of contact for facilities management issues.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, part-time.

Salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday.

Base location - Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

Key responsibilities:

Procurement & Stock Control:

• Lead on ordering and managing stock and equipment (excluding medication).
• Monitor usage trends and maintain accurate records to prevent shortages.
• Ensure timely replenishment of clinic rooms and rotation of stock, checking expiry dates.
• Maintain organised storage areas and escalate procurement issues promptly.

Environmental Standards & Infection Control:

• Ensure cleanliness and appropriate storage of equipment and furnishings.
• Report and escalate repairs and damages via the FM system.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

Supervisory & Communication Duties:

• Provide daily updates to the Senior Charge Nurse and escalate concerns.
• Support junior staff and assist with training in stock management and cleaning protocols.
• Record and maintain daily and monthly cleaning schedules accurately.

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

Familiarity with hospital/unit environments.

Experience or ability to identify areas where service delivery at unit level could be improved, assess the impact of reorganising service activity and navigate agreed change to a successful conclusion.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience of hospital cleaning practices, particularly of isolation areas.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the safe and appropriate use of all cleaning related equipment.

Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative, monitoring and recording systems and have an understanding of basic computer systems.

Awareness and understanding of Hospital Acquired Infection principles and its prevention.

Awareness and understanding of Food Hygiene principles.

The following training will be provided:

• Participate in Divisional and Local Induction programme.
• Knowledge and understanding of Hospital and departmental policies that affect day to day activities, e.g. Health & Safety, Lifting & Handling, Infection Control, Environmental Cleanliness Standards, Monitoring Tools, Safety of Medical Gases, COSHH Regulations, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training.
• Awareness of the GG&C policy on confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998 relating to information held manually or on computerised systems. They are required to respect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and staff at all times.

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:

Rachel Butler, Lead Nurse, 07977569115, Rachel.Butler@nhs.scot

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 responses. 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.

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.

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.

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:

We are seeking a proactive and highly organised Band 2 Housekeeper to join our busy and dynamic ward in Larkfield Unit, Inverclyde Royal Hospital. This role is integral to ensuring the smooth running of clinical services by maintaining a safe, clean, and well-stocked environment, while also taking responsibility for procurement processes and supporting service improvements.

To provide a high standard of housekeeping and stock management within ward 2, ensuring compliance with infection control standards and supporting clinical teams. The post holder will take a lead role in ordering, organising, and monitoring stock and equipment, and will act as a key point of contact for facilities management issues.

Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:

Permanent, part-time.

Salary is Pro Rata for part-time hours.

Shift Pattern - Monday - Friday.

Base location - Inverclyde Royal Hospital.

Key responsibilities:

Procurement & Stock Control:

• Lead on ordering and managing stock and equipment (excluding medication).
• Monitor usage trends and maintain accurate records to prevent shortages.
• Ensure timely replenishment of clinic rooms and rotation of stock, checking expiry dates.
• Maintain organised storage areas and escalate procurement issues promptly.

Environmental Standards & Infection Control:

• Ensure cleanliness and appropriate storage of equipment and furnishings.
• Report and escalate repairs and damages via the FM system.
• Maintain compliance with infection prevention and control standards.

Supervisory & Communication Duties:

• Provide daily updates to the Senior Charge Nurse and escalate concerns.
• Support junior staff and assist with training in stock management and cleaning protocols.
• Record and maintain daily and monthly cleaning schedules accurately.

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

Familiarity with hospital/unit environments.

Experience or ability to identify areas where service delivery at unit level could be improved, assess the impact of reorganising service activity and navigate agreed change to a successful conclusion.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience of hospital cleaning practices, particularly of isolation areas.

Demonstrate knowledge and experience in the safe and appropriate use of all cleaning related equipment.

Demonstrate an ability to develop and maintain effective and efficient administrative, monitoring and recording systems and have an understanding of basic computer systems.

Awareness and understanding of Hospital Acquired Infection principles and its prevention.

Awareness and understanding of Food Hygiene principles.

The following training will be provided:

• Participate in Divisional and Local Induction programme.
• Knowledge and understanding of Hospital and departmental policies that affect day to day activities, e.g. Health & Safety, Lifting & Handling, Infection Control, Environmental Cleanliness Standards, Monitoring Tools, Safety of Medical Gases, COSHH Regulations, Fire Safety and Evacuation Training.
• Awareness of the GG&C policy on confidentiality and the Data Protection Act 1998 relating to information held manually or on computerised systems. They are required to respect the confidentiality and privacy of patients and staff at all times.

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:

Rachel Butler, Lead Nurse, 07977569115, Rachel.Butler@nhs.scot

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 responses. 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.

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.

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.

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.