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General Assistant

NHS Property Services Ltd

The closing date is 30 April 2025

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Job summary

Deliver general assistant services to the required standard and specification; providing the highest standards of service delivery and working practices. Ensure open, effective communication.

Main duties of the job

1. Timely delivery of a full range of directly provided general assistant services to include: * Caretaker and body store duties * Collection and movement of patients to and from wards, clinics and departments including body store duties. * Undertaking weekly tests such as alarms. * Ensure documentation such as local log books and permits to work are updated. * Deliver linen to wards and removed spoiled linen to laundry/laundry store. * Deliver stores to departments. * Internal movement of equipment/furniture. * Collect and deliver patient notes to departments. * Directing fire services when alarm activates and respond to lift/fire alarms. * Attend training as required. * If required, operate and monitor CCTV. * If required, transfer food trollies to ward areas.

About us

Established in April 2013, the company is a limited company but also part of the wider NHS family. Having inherited responsibility for the facilities and property management functions previously managed by NHS primary care trusts and strategic health authorities, we own and run properties that range from listed buildings and former workhouses through to award-winning, state-of-the-art integrated health campuses. Our aim is to deliver a fit for purpose estate in partnership with NHS organisations, generating cost efficiencies that will benefit our tenants, patients and the wider health economy.

Date posted

23 April 2025

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£24,169 to £24,169 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

009904

Job locations

barkham road

Wokingham

RG41 2XR


Job description

Job responsibilities

We have a fantastic opportunity for a part time General Assistant to join our team based Wokingham - Wokingham Hospital 41 Barkham Road

  • Hours of Work- 25 hours per week.
  • Shift pattern- Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 12pm-5pm & Friday-Saturday 2pm-7pm
  • Pay- £12.36 per hour
  • Training will be provided
  • DBS & Driving licence required
    • About the role:
  • This role will work within the facilities team to undertake a range of cleaning duties to include operating electrical floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaning equipment in line with the national cleaning specification, ensure all areas are clean, tidy and well maintained.
  • To ensure the completion of caretaking duties and basic maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
    • What we can offer you:
  • 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.
  • Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework.
  • SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
  • NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
  • We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
    • An organisation with a passion We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Contact our Talent team at to find out more.

    Job description

    Job responsibilities

    We have a fantastic opportunity for a part time General Assistant to join our team based Wokingham - Wokingham Hospital 41 Barkham Road

  • Hours of Work- 25 hours per week.
  • Shift pattern- Tuesday,Wednesday,Thursday 12pm-5pm & Friday-Saturday 2pm-7pm
  • Pay- £12.36 per hour
  • Training will be provided
  • DBS & Driving licence required
    • About the role:
  • This role will work within the facilities team to undertake a range of cleaning duties to include operating electrical floor cleaning equipment, steam cleaning equipment in line with the national cleaning specification, ensure all areas are clean, tidy and well maintained.
  • To ensure the completion of caretaking duties and basic maintenance tasks in a timely and efficient manner, in accordance with Health and Safety requirements.
    • What we can offer you:
  • 27 days annual leave + 8 days bank holiday.
  • Training and development opportunities, providing opportunities for you to develop and progress through our Professional Excellence Framework.
  • SMART Pension contribution into which the company will contribute up to 6%.
  • NHS retail discounts and Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • 15 hours (pro-rata) of paid time off to volunteer at a cause of your choice.
  • We have a great Colleague Assistance Programme and offer support for all areas of life.
    • An organisation with a passion We are an organisation with a passion for giving back. Putting money back into the NHS, raising £150,000 over 3 years for our charity partner Young Lives vs Cancer, supporting colleagues to volunteer within their local communities, and being committed to creating a sustainable working environment on our pledge to become net zero carbon by 2050. We understand that it's important to feel like the work you do is having a meaningful impact on society, and through our approach to being a responsible business, we make sure that every colleague is given the opportunity to make a difference. Our culture and values seek to place our NHS colleagues and their patients, at the heart of everything we do. We celebrate diversity, and we are working hard to create an inclusive environment where people love to work and can fulfil their potential. We would encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early should we receive a high number of applications. Contact our Talent team at to find out more.

    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Training will be provided on the job through a combination of instruction and practice or by attending training sessions

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
    • Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
    • Experience in the operation of electrical cleaning equipment.
    • Experience of operating a switchboard/handling client phone calls.
    Person Specification

    Qualifications

    Essential

    • Training will be provided on the job through a combination of instruction and practice or by attending training sessions

    Experience

    Essential

    • Experience of working in a customer focused environment.
    • Experience of following Standard Operating Procedures and Safe Systems of Work.
    • Experience in the operation of electrical cleaning equipment.
    • Experience of operating a switchboard/handling client phone calls.

    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

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    barkham road

    Wokingham

    RG41 2XR


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    Employer details

    Employer name

    NHS Property Services Ltd

    Address

    barkham road

    Wokingham

    RG41 2XR


    Employer's website

    https://www.property.nhs.uk/careers/ (Opens in a new tab)

    For questions about the job, contact:

    Talent acquisition

    Talent acquisition team

    Careers@property.nhs.uk

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    Date posted

    23 April 2025

    Pay scheme

    Other

    Salary

    £24,169 to £24,169 a year

    Contract

    Permanent

    Working pattern

    Part-time

    Reference number

    009904

    Job locations

    barkham road

    Wokingham

    RG41 2XR


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