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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:
The post holder will be a Time Served Painter & Decorator with City & Guilds Certification or equal relevant Qualification.
To provide a painting and decorating service within healthcare premises including maintenance of existing building fabric and full re-decorating works, cleaning of washable surfaces in clinical areas & tiling works. to meet the needs of NHS GG&C Health Board, by operating an efficient and effective Estates Service within the Boards healthcare facilities to ensure the safe delivery of patient care; by -
- Delivering a planned maintenance, repair & installations service which represents quality and value for money at all times
- Providing a safe maintenance service to all building\construction related infrastructure
- Assisting in the development of the Estates function into a customer focused range of services
- Adopting a flexible, integrated working approach to the delivery of Estates Service
Duration, Location, and Working Pattern:
- An opportunity has arisen at the Inverclyde Royal hospital for a Painter & Decorator
- The shift pattern for this post is Monday to Friday, plus on call work
Key responsibilities:
- Carry out painting & decorating maintenance within healthcare facilities in compliance with HAI SCRIBE policies & procedures, as well as industry codes & standards and H&S requirements
- To undertake planned and ad hoc maintenance including the completion of job dockets and time sheets
- To undertake both interior painter work including cleaning and preparation of new or existing surfaces including the application of tape and filling of joints in new plasterboard and including the removal and replacement of mastic sealer, paint or varnish stripping, painting, staining, application of varnish or other protective or decorative finish, and the application of floor paint
- To undertake the hanging of wall coverings including the preparation of new surfaces or removal of existing coverings and cleaning and preparation
- To provide advice & support to maintenance assistants, other trade and NHS staff as required. Occasionally responsible for immediate supervision of maintenance assistants
- To wash down existing paintwork, including doors, skirting’s fixed or suspended ceilings and vinyl wall coverings
- Participate fully in a Permit-to-Work system
- To affix signs and labels
- To carry out basic sign writing
- Stencilling
- To consult users on colour choice, take room dimensions, prepare materials list, request spare parts and materials from the Building Supervisor/Coordinating Supervisor and to note and pass on details of further work required
- Cleaning of metal kitchen canopies and light shades
- May be required to work overtime to carry out repairs or maintenance as required by management
- More responsibilities can be found in the attached job description
Knowledge, training, qualifications and/or experience required to do the job:
- Served a recognised apprenticeship or structured training in painting/decoration/SVQ Level 3 Modern Apprenticeship – equivalent to level 3 or Higher/ Advanced Higher, Higher National Certificate, National Progression Awards/ Professional Development Awards (SCQF- 6-7)
- Attend training courses as required by Estates Managements and NHS policies, procedures. The post holder must undergo specialised training in systems and equipment to gain the in depth theoretical knowledge required to comply with numerous laws, national guidelines and standards. In order to fulfil these requirements within a health care environment, the post holder requires training and regular re-certification in order to maintain Continuing Professional Development (CPD) of their competency and expertise on revised regulations. e.g.
- Awareness training on the Asbestos Regulations 2002
- Access equipment; training on routine safety Inspection
- Board Mandatory H&S training: Manual Handling, COSSH, Fire Safety etc.
- Ability to work unsupervised
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:
Site Manager Operational Estates, Ross Campbell, andrew.campbell@ggc.scot.nhs.uk, 01475 504956 and 07769 936050
Details on how to contact the Recruitment Service and the Recruitment Process: Information for candidates
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