MediCinema Deputy Cinema Manager – Glasgow (Maternity Cover)

This role will join the team at their established MediCinema, based in the Royal Hospital for Children in Glasgow, serving paediatric patients at the Royal Hospital for Children and adult patients at the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital. The post-holder will work with the Cinema Manager and the team of nurses and volunteers who support our MediCinema, and will work closely with them, the hospital, and the central office operations team to prepare for and run successful film screenings each week. They run 4 regular inpatient screenings each week, which includes evenings. The post holder will be required to work on a shift pattern to include evenings each week and potentially weekends. There will also be a programme of additional Tailored and Personal screenings in addition to these regular inpatient screenings. The role offers a unique, exciting, and extremely rewarding opportunity for someone interested in a service delivery role at the heart of the charity, involving direct contact with the patients and families it supports.

Terms: 12-month fixed-term contract (maternity cover) from August 2026. 21 hours per week, generally 3 days on a Monday to Thursday shift rota, but flexibility required for frequent evening working, and opportunity for additional hours for holiday and emergency cover.

Service Delivery

• Support the Cinema Manager in delivering a programme of screenings each week as agreed according to the operating procedures of a MediCinema, including running and managing screenings on your own. Most screenings are held in the evenings so the role requires regular evening working.
• On screening days, be responsible for marketing the service through the hospital’s wards, organising collecting and returning patients, and for safety and care in the cinema itself.
• Taking responsibility for the health and safety of patients coming to the cinema, and the safety and appearance of the cinema space itself.
• Preparing and operating digital projection equipment for screenings, ensuring films are always screened to the highest technical standards. Training and ongoing technical support will be provided for this.
• Ensuring that all operational, welfare and safeguarding policies set out by MediCinema are followed accordingly and that, where appropriate, consent forms are obtained for photographic or filmed records.
• Ensuring that all aspects of the operation comply with relevant health and safety legislation, and that areas where MediCinema might be in breach of such are dealt with immediately or brought to the attention of the appropriate authorities for rectification.
• Keeping accurate monitoring and operational records, including contacts and database updating as required.
• Help the Cinema Manager collate, analyse and report back on agreed metrics and KPI’s.
• Assist with arranging and running any special events and special screenings.
• When required, arrange and run additional personal screenings for patients unable to attend regular screenings, plus special tailored screenings with hospital departments and patient groups.
• Support the development and roll out of any new type of screenings we embark on.
• Support the delivery of our ‘Beyond the Big Screen’ bedside services, including our Disney ‘Moments that Matter’ work.
• Help the Cinema Manager build, manage and support the team of nurses and volunteers to assist in the duties outlined above and to ensure that screenings run safely and smoothly – this will include assisting with recruitment and creating monthly rotas.

Marketing and Relationship Management

• Be proactive in marketing the service within the hospital, building relationships with key hospital staff, and working alongside our partner Glasgow Children’s Hospital Charity who kindly support our paediatric screenings.
• Help develop and manage effective partnerships throughout the hospital and community.
• Representing the organisation effectively and compellingly at all times.
• Support the programming and development of the MediCinema as a centre for entertainment, being proactive in developing a creative programme of sustainable events at each site. This could include fundraising events, live performance and other relevant activities.

Administration and other duties

• Deputise for the Cinema Manager as and when required.
• Provide holiday or emergency screening cover when required.
• Help manage the collection, loading and returning of films.
• Champion the work of MediCinema within the hospital and cinema environment, as well as confidently and positively representing MediCinema in all interactions and at any meetings and events.
• Contribute to the strategic development of the Glasgow MediCinema, operations and MediCinema as a wider organisation.
• Communicate effectively with all team members, ensuring an inclusive and whole organisation approach.
• Undertake other tasks, projects and duties as reasonably required.

MediCinema is a small team, and staff members are expected to support one another and share cross-organisational work in addition to fulfilling their individual responsibilities.

The right person can demonstrate the following skills and qualities:

• A high-energy, enthusiastic, self-motivated individual.
• Passionate about helping people and delivering impactful and effective services.
• A warm, welcoming and positive person.
• Strong organisational skills with a good attention to detail.
• A proactive, resourceful, problem-solving approach.
• An ability to work both on their own and as part of a team.
• Experience in using IT and an ability to quickly learn and understand new systems and technology.
• Please note full training on ingesting films and running the projection equipment will be provided so direct projection experience, while beneficial, is not required.
• Excellent communication skills and an ability to caringly and openly relate to and build relationships with a wide variety of people, from children, family members, volunteers and hospital staff.
• Flexibility and adaptability, and enjoyment of a working environment where no two days are the same.
• Demonstrate tact and sensitivity when dealing with people with a variety of needs and be aware of issues relating to confidentiality and safeguarding.
• Interest and evidence of prior experience in healthcare, wellbeing and/or film & cinema.
• A sense of humour and congenial demeanour to help patients and families feel at ease and enjoy their MediCinema experience.

Please note the role will require an Enhanced Disclosure check. If you have a passion for health, wellbeing, film and the arts, and are a driven, highly-organised, compassionate and enthusiastic individual, MediCinema would love to hear from you.

To apply: Please send your CV and a covering letter, sharing what appeals to you about this role and what makes you a strong candidate, that’s no longer than one side of A4 to jennyageorge32@gmail.com. Please note that applications will be anonymised. MediCinema are an equal opportunities employer and an accredited Living Wage Foundation employer. If you require any reasonable adjustments in the recruitment process, please let them know. The closing date for this position is 06/07/2026 at 10:00.