Job Title: General Assistant
Location: Multiple sites to choose from, including but not limited to: Houghton Primary Care Centre DH4 5GU and Southwick Health Centre SR5 2LT
Hours: Working ad hoc shifts through NHS Professionals bank between 6am to 9pm.
Pay Rate: £12.21

IDEALLY, YOU WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

· Thrive in a fast-paced physical environment.
· Proficient in spoken and written English.
· Effective communication abilities.
· Ideally, certified in Manual Handling.
· Attention to detail.

WHO ARE NHS PROFESSIONALS?

We specialise in putting people in place to care.
Each year, we assist thousands of dedicated candidates and highly skilled workers in accessing better career prospects, more shifts, and a healthier work-life balance, thereby empowering our members with increased choice and control.
We advocate strongly for the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda, encouraging suitably qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. Joining us offers the chance to work flexible Bank shifts across different client Trusts in England, enabling professional development and experience in various wards or areas.
If you’re looking for a supportive environment, diverse career paths, and a commitment to your professional advancement, NHS Professionals is the ideal choice for your career in healthcare.

ABOUT THE ROLE

As a General Assistant, you will thrive in a fast-paced physical environment, playing a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness and safety within the hospital environment.
Your attention to detail will ensure the proper use of work equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE). Your dedication to excellence will be invaluable in assisting with patient transportation, supporting efficient and compassionate care delivery.

WHAT YOU’LL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR:

· Collection and movement of patients to and from wards, clinics and departments.
· Deliver linen to wards and removed spoiled linen to laundry/laundry store.
· Internal movement of equipment/furniture.
· Collect and deliver parcels to departments.
· Directing fire services when alarm activates and respond to lift/fire alarms.
· If required, transfer food trollies to ward areas.
· Co-operate and assist with other work streams and with other members of staff to maintain a smooth running and effective service.
· Undertake heavy duty cleaning as required.
· Have knowledge and understanding of the fire, risk and health and safety at work policies for the property together with all other relevant policies.
· Receive mail and distribute accordingly.
· Removal and storage of clinical and other household waste.
· Identification and movement of medical gas cylinders as necessary including maintenance of medical gas banks ensuring strict adherence to regulations governing the handling of medical gases and carrying out daily checks of the medical gas store.
· Carry a radio and respond to emergency situations. Undertake emergency procedures such as fire, lockdown.
· Ensure all communication with the general public, staff and visitors are conducted in professional, confidential and courteous manner.
· Ensure all areas are clean, tidy and well maintained.
· To ensure all grounds, car parks and gardens are clean and tidy. In extreme weather salt/grit paths and car parks.
· Support new members of staff to be familiar with local environment, policies and procedures.
· Perform domestic duties as needed.