Patient Service Assistant

Job Introduction- North Devon District Hospital is looking for a Patient Service assistant to join our team.
Could this be you?18 Hours per week-
- Week 1- Monday, Wednesday
- 17:00-20:30, Tuesday, Friday
- 13:00-20:00-
- Week 2- Tuesday, Friday
- 13:00-20:00, Wednesday
- 17:00-20:30-
- £10.42 Per hour-
- Parking on-site with Frequent transport links close by-
- Health and wellness support, Such as eyecare and 24hr GP-
- Cycle to work scheme available post probation (3 months)-
- Company pension scheme by Legal and General-
- Employee assistance program with counselling and life advice supports-
- Family leave options-
- Full protective uniform supplied-
- Training, development, and progression opportunities-
- Refer a friend scheme-
- Online Recognition Scheme and 100's of discounted online/High Street retailers (Reward Hub)Please Note: Successful applicants will be required to undergo Criminal Record Check

As a Patient Support Assistant at Sodexo in **North Devon District Hospital**, You are crucial to ensuring that our patents receive exceptional all-around support. You will be responsible for keeping wards and other rooms associated to the hospital clean and hygienic, as well as assisting with the preparation and serving of our vibrant menu and ensuring that all working areas are kept clean and neat. Your daily interaction with patients on the ward, helps to alleviate some of the stress that is often associated with hospitalisation. Join Sodexo and be part of something greater. You belong in a team where you can act with purpose and thrive in your own way.

What you’ll do:

- Maintain patient safety by keeping their rooms, wards, communal areas, restrooms, and other hospital areas clean.
- Strip and clean beds and collect linen, emptying bins and waste containers
- Actively champion a safe and healthy environment for patients, visitors, and staff
- Arranging / presenting food in an attractive way
- Clearing of all used cutlery and crookery
- Loading and operating the dishwash
- Ensure the pantry / service areas are maintained to the highest standard of cleanliness

What you bring:

- Exceptional customer service skills: a willingness to go above and beyond
- A passion for health and safety
- Personal and professional integrity, appearance, and demeanour with an approachable, compassionate, and friendly personality
- Team player with and superb communication skills
- Previous experience in a similar role a bonus, but a can-do attitude and complete customer focus will tick the box
- Food hygiene level 2 or above would be great, but don’t worry if you don’t have this we are still keen to hear from you

**What we offer?**

Working with Sodexo is more than a job; it’s a chance to be part of something greater. You’ll belong in a company and team that values you for you; you’ll act with purpose and have an impact through your everyday actions; and you’ll be able to thrive in your own way. In addition, we also offer a range of resources, rewards and benefits for our colleagues and their families:

- Unlimited access to an online platform offering mental health and wellbeing support.
- Employee Assistance Programme to help with everyday issues or larger problems where you may need additional support, including legal and financial advice, support with work related issues or personal issues such as bereavement.
- Access to a free health and wellbeing app that provides rewards for maintaining a healthy lifestyle and includes access to a 24hr virtual GP and various other services.
- The Sodexo Discounts Scheme, offering great deals 24/7 (also open to friends and family) and/or the prepayment cashback card.
- Money Insights and financial benefits via the Salary Finance Platform.
- Save for your future by becoming a member of the Sodexo Retirement Plan
- A death in Service benefit for colleagues who pass away whilst employed by Sodexo
- Opportunities to enable colleagues to grow and succeed throughout their career at Sodexo, including apprenticeships and a variety of learning and development tools.
- Cycle to Work Scheme to help colleagues to do their bit for the environment whilst keeping fit.
- Volunteering Opportunities to enable all colleagues to help support worthwhile causes in our communities.
- Flexible and dynamic work environment
- Competitive compensation
- Full training and full protective uniform supplied