Support Services Assistant

Job description

Job responsibilities

Patient Movement

Transfer patients/visitors using appropriate equipment (wheelchairs, beds, trolleys) this may also include using Manual handling procedures such as Pat sliding techniques.

Movement of Deceased

Movement of deceased patients from clinical areas to the mortuary using clinical manual handling as necessary, duties include registration of details into Mortuary book and placement of deceased in relevant area within the mortuary facility.

Specimen Collection

Collect pathology specimens, containers and units of blood as and when required in accordance with safe handling procedures.

Laundry and Rubbish duties

Provide a laundry and rubbish service, using specialised equipment in line with the Trusts Waste Policy and Infection, Prevention and Control Manual.

Gas Cylinder Replacement

To replenish gas supply where required and to check the cylinder/regulators for leaks in accordance with defined procedures. Report all faults relating to medical gas cylinders/regulators in compliance with approved processes.

Fire alarm activations

Respond to fire alarm activations in accordance with the Trust procedures and to offer assistance during the incident, to ensure safety of staff, visitors and patients.

Cardiac Arrests & Major Incidents

Respond to calls of cardiac arrests and major incident to provide assistance to the medical staff, this may include, collection of equipment, specimen delivery and cordoning off of the area from public view.

Show reasonable judgement during emergency situations, i.e. Fire alarms and Major Incidents.

Please refer to the job description for further details.

Person Specification

Qualifications and knowledge

Essential

• 5 GCSE's at grade A - D or equivalent. International qualifications will only be accepted if they meet or exceed GCSE standard and the applicant must state this on the application form. Good verbal and written skills is a must.
• Knowledge of health and safety and COSHH.

Desirable

• An understanding of infection control and a basic knowledge of hospital acquired infections
• Health and safety certification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a customer focused role
• Experience of working in a fast paced and busy environment

Desirable

• Previous employment in the NHS or a not for profit healthcare setting
• Portering experience

Skills

Essential

• Physically fit and able to undertake load bearing tasks
• Able to work under pressure, multitask, prorirotise workload and follow instruction

Desirable

• Basic computer skills and a working knowledge of Microsoft applications including databases
• Basic understanding of medical terms and references

Personal and people development

Essential

• Evidence of team working ability
• Evidence of working on own initiative

Desirable

• Good analytical and organisational skills
• An genuine interest in the NHS and personal career development including a desire to train and progress.

Communication

Essential

• A good level of verbal communication.

Specific requirements

Essential

• Able to perform the duties of the post with reasonable aids and adaptations

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Milton Keynes University Hospital NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Support Services Facilities (Dept)

Milton Keynes

MK6 5LD

Employer's website

https://www.mkuh.nhs.uk/working-at-mkuh (Opens in a new tab)