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Job requirements
Requirements from the employer’s person specification. These describe the role, not your personal match.
Essential
5 listedRequirements the employer expects applicants to meet.
- Qualifications
GCSE’s in English and Mathematics Grade A-D or Functional Skills level 2 in Maths and English or equivalent qualification or equivalent demonstrable experience.
- Qualifications
Willing to undertake training relevant to the position.
- Aptitude & Abilities
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Aptitude & Abilities
Proven ability to prioritise effectively and manage deadlines.
- Knowledge and Experience
Customer care demonstrable experience.
Desirable
2 listedAdditional qualities the employer would prefer.
- Qualifications
Basic Health & Safety awareness
- Knowledge and Experience
Previous demonstrable healthcare experience.
Job overview
Patient Services Assistant
We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated individual for this essential role to support the Tavistock Hospital.
The post holder will work as an integral part of the ward team ensuring a high quality service to patients.
***Preference will be given to internal Trust staff, as well as ‘Priority’ and 'At Risk' status including NHS At Risk staff throughout Devon who are able to display recent relevant experience as dictated by the Person Specification.***
Main duties of the job
The main elements of the role are ensuring the delivery of general environmental cleaning all areas including responsibility for daily and weekly cleaning of patient equipment and all related work including
The post holder is expected to comply with Trust Infection Control Policies and conduct themselves at all times in such a manner as to minimise the risk of healthcare associated infection and comply with food safety and hygiene training.
Detailed job description and main responsibilities
Work with the Team, in partnership with the Hotel Services Supervisor, and Departmental supervision and management to contribute to the maintenance of a hygienic and clean environment for patients, staff and visitors to ensure the highest standards are met at all times.
To ensure, in conjunction with the Hotel Services Supervisor or Ward Manager, that patients are provided with appropriate food and beverages at the agreed regular intervals throughout the day.
For further details please see attached JD&PS.
Applicant requirements
The postholder will have access to vulnerable people in the course of their normal duties and as such this post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions.
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Applying for this NHS job
This advert is for Patient Services Assistant with University Hospitals Plymouth NHS Trust in Plymouth, England. It is listed as a Band 2 Assistant role. The advertised salary is £25,272 Per Annum Pro Rata. The contract type is Permanent. The application deadline is 30 Sep 2026.
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