General Assistant

NHS Professionals; Hinckley; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare staffing organization is seeking a General Assistant at Hinckley Hospital. You will play a key role in maintaining cleanliness and safety, impact patient and staff experiences, and manage various operational tasks. Essential skills include effective communication and experience in fast-paced environments. Benefits include competitive pay, support services, multi-location opportunities, and training access. This position promotes flexibility and professional growth.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

24/7 support available

Multi‑locational opportunities

Convenient shift management

Access to training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in a fast‑paced physical environment.
• Proficient in spoken and written English.
• Effective communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Unlock the building, manage waste, and support operations.
• Handle interactions with staff and public courteously.
• Collect and deliver parcels, manage food transfers.

Skills

Experience in a fast‑paced physical environment

Proficient in spoken and written English

Effective communication abilities

Certified in Manual Handling (ideally)

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Title: General Assistant

Location: Hinckley Hospital, LE10 1AG

Hours: 6 to 13:00

Pay Rate: £12.51

About the Role

As a General Assistant, you will thrive in a fast‑paced physical environment, playing a crucial role in maintaining cleanliness, safety, and smooth operations within the hospital. Your work will directly impact the experience of both staff and patients, ensuring the highest standards of hygiene and operational efficiency are upheld across the site.

What you'll be responsible for

• Building and Site Management: Unlock the building each day, exchange large bins outside, and ensure safe and efficient acceptance and distribution of deliveries throughout the site. Assist with exchanging medical gases, maintain floors using industrial machines, flush water outlets as required, and support internal movement of equipment and furniture.
• Customer Service: Handle all interactions with staff, visitors, and the public professionally, confidentially, and courteously, providing a positive experience for everyone who enters the hospital.
• Communication and Coordination: Collect and deliver parcels to various departments, manage the smooth transfer of food trolleys to ward areas, and handle safe removal and storage of clinical and other household waste. Act as key contact for fire services and respond to lift/fire alarms as part of the emergency response team.

Ideally, you will have the following skills and experience

• Experience in a fast‑paced physical environment
• Proficient in spoken and written English
• Effective communication abilities
• Certified in Manual Handling (ideally)
• Attention to detail

As a member of NHS Professionals, you have fantastic benefits

• Competitive pay rates: Work this week and get paid the following week
• Essential support available 24/7, 365 days a year: Call us anytime you need assistance
• Multi‑locational opportunities: Work across neighbouring Trusts
• Convenient shift and timesheet management: Access your “My Bank” shift portal from anywhere, anytime, via smartphone or online
• Access to training and development opportunities: Stay updated with essential skills and more

Equality and Inclusion

We advocate strongly for the Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion agenda, encouraging suitably qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

Apply Today

Apply now to join a team that values flexibility, professional development, and a positive impact on patient care.