Site Assistant

The Methodist Church in Britain; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Protected CPD time

Training pathways and leadership

Funding for qualifications (Care Cert)

Induction and preceptorship

Job share considered

Job summary

Livewell Southwest is seeking a Site Assistant for Mount Gould Hospital. The role involves portering patients and goods, delivering post and supplies, and maintaining cleanliness across hospital sites.

A full driving licence is required and shifts operate on a six-week rotation with bank holidays and potential job share. The ideal candidate will have Level 2 vocational qualifications or demonstrable equivalent skills, and be able to work independently, follow schedules, and understand health and

Qualifications

• Vocational Level 2 qualification or demonstrable skills at that level.
• Ability to follow work schedules and directives.

Responsibilities

• Move patients by wheelchair, bed, or trolley to X-ray or other services.
• Receive, store and deliver medical gas cylinders and connect gases as needed.
• Deliver, collect and sort internal and external post and parcels; run courier collections.
• Move soiled and clean linen, bags, specimens and patient notes.
• Clean corridors and clinical areas, including deep cleaning of floors and ceilings.
• Respond to alarms, report faults and assist visitors on site.

Skills

Communication skills

Independent working

Initiative

Follow schedules

Highway Code knowledge

COSHH knowledge

Education

Level 2 vocational qualification

Job description

Site Assistant post at Mount Gould Hospital, run by Livewell Southwest, covering portering, courier and cleaning work across the organisation's sites, including the Cumberland Centre and Glenbourne Unit. The work centres on moving patients, equipment, linen, medical gas and post, removing waste and keeping clinical and public areas clean. Shifts run on a six-week rotation across seven days, including bank holidays, with four start times, and job share is considered. Applicants must hold a full driving licence, and Skilled Worker sponsorship is not available.

What the job involves

• Porter patients by wheelchair, bed or trolley to X-ray, Minor Injuries Unit, physiotherapy and other services
• Remove and dispose of waste from wards, units and external bin areas, and move full bins to storage
• Receive, store and deliver medical gas cylinders, and connect gases to departments
• Deliver, collect and sort internal and external post and parcels, frank external post, and run courier collections between Livewell sites
• Move soiled and clean linen, C.S.S.D. bags, laboratory specimens and patient medical notes
• Deliver catering supplies and medication to departments, and collect pharmacy specimens
• Clean corridors, clinical areas, X-ray, toilets, waiting rooms and reception, including deep cleaning of floors and ceilings
• Maintain grounds and external areas, including gritting paths in cold weather, and cleaning signs and external windows
• Lock and alarm buildings at night and weekends, unlock them in the morning, and keep keys secure
• Respond to fire and ambulance emergency alarms, and test fire and panic alarms weekly
• Report faults and untoward incidents, and replenish domestic stores and dispensers
• Escort funeral directors and grieving relatives, and assist contractors and visitors on site

Qualifications

• Vocational qualification Level 2, or demonstrable skills and knowledge at that level

Skills & knowledge

• Ability to communicate with staff, service users and visitors
• Ability to work alone without supervision
• Ability to use own initiative
• Ability to understand directives and follow work schedules
• Knowledge of the Highway Code and Road Traffic Law
• Awareness of health and safety and COSHH regulations

Checks & eligibility

• Full and valid driving licence

Nice to have

• Manual handling experience
• Ability to use floor cleaning equipment
• Flexibility to adapt to service needs

What’s offered

• Protected CPD time
• Training pathways and leadership programmes
• Funding for qualifications such as the Care Certificate
• Induction and preceptorship programmes
• Job share considered