2025-06-04
ISS launches latest Healthcare Training Academy at University Hospital Hairmyres
Adjacent to the hospital’s existing training facilities, the new Academy will allow for comprehensive training for ISS employees, including housekeeping, portering and estates teams, designed to develop and hone skills of facility management professionals in healthcare, offering a blend of virtual and practical training covering areas such as technical skills, leadership, and sustainability. The Academy will also feature a fully equipped simulated ward bedroom, complete with a hospital bed, associated furniture, shower, wash hand basin, toilet, and specialised vinyl flooring (standard and slip-resistant), to give employees first-hand experience in training for performing key technical tasks, such as: Having first launched at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in 2019, the ISS Healthcare Training Academy is now being delivered at three UK healthcare sites, the other being at Lewisham Hospital, by dedicated teams of learning specialists, operation leads and NHS consultants. The Academy is a cornerstone of ISS’s mission to create sustainable, people-centred workplaces, with a focus on innovation and excellence in healthcare, as well as aligning with the UHH’s commitment to delivering the highest quality of care. Donna Brown, Managing Director for Healthcare at ISS UK & Ireland, said: “ISS is proud to support facilities management excellence in healthcare with the launch of this new Healthcare Training Academy at University Hospital Hairmyres. This underscores our commitment to equipping our people with the skills needed to deliver exceptional services, enhance patient care and support the amazing clinical staff at Hairmyres.” Sandy Clark, ISS Key Account Manager at University Hospital Hairmyres, added: “I’m delighted to see the introduction of the ISS Healthcare Training Academy, which will help take our training capabilities to a new level. Being able to carry out training in an environment which is as close as possible to real life will be invaluable in inducting new employees and re-training existing team members. I look forward to watching the progress and seeing first-hand the positive impact that the Academy will bring for our customers and people.” - ENDS - For media enquiries: Jonny Bisby | jonny.bisby@uk.issworld.com | Tel: +44 (0) 7542269965 About ISS: ISS is a leading workplace experience and facilities management company. With a presence in more than 30 countries worldwide, and with more than 27,000 employees across the UK and Ireland alone, ISS provides innovative workplace solutions that contribute to better business performance aimed at making life easier, more productive, and enjoyable for all — delivered to high standards by people who care. Learn more at www.uk.issworld.com.