Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

General Services Assistant - Stratton Hospital

The closing date is 26 May 2025

Job summary

This is an exciting opportunity to join our Community Hospital team and work with an exceptional team of General Service staff.

This busy and physical role will include a wide range of tasks from general and infection control cleaning of the whole site, to portering and kitchen duties.

We are looking for people who are reliable, motivated and dedicated to providing the very best environment for our patients. We also require flexibility as the successful post holders will be required to work in different areas of the hospital.

Proposed interview date: Friday 30th May 2025

Main duties of the job

This busy and physical role will include a wide range of tasks from general and infection control cleaning of the whole site, to portering and kitchen duties.

We are looking for a person who is reliable, motivated and dedicated to providing the very best environment for our patients. We also require flexibility as the successful post holders will be required to work in different areas of the hospital.

About us

We're an NHS community and mental health provider Trust based in Cornwall and the Isles of Scilly. We deliver community and hospital-based care to improve people's physical and mental health.We also provide specialist support to people with dementia or a learning disability.

We are a people organisation and people matter to us. As part of the team, you'll help support the health and wellbeing of the people who live and visit this beautiful part of the UK.

Over 4,000 people make up the Trust. This includes doctors, nurses, therapists, plus admin and support staff.

We work in people's homes, in community clinics and bases.Some staff work from one of our 13 community hospitals. Our aspiration is to have great people, provide great care, be a great place to work and a great partner.

Approximately 568,000 people live here. A third of people who live in Cornwall are supported by acute hospital services in Devon.As a result, we also work closely with our partners in Devon. In the summer, and during other holidays lots of people choose to visit the area. This increases the numbers of people who use our services.

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-408

Job locations

Stratton Community Hospital

Hospital Road

Stratton

EX23 9BR


Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Please telephone for more information and we welcome informal visits - come and have a look around

Job description

Job responsibilities

To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.

Please telephone for more information and we welcome informal visits - come and have a look around

Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
  • Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
  • NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
Person Specification

Education/Qualifications

Essential

  • Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
  • Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
  • NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience

Desirable

  • Experience of working in a care setting

Skills

Essential

  • Basic IT Skills
  • Able to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard

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

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratton Community Hospital

Hospital Road

Stratton

EX23 9BR


Employer's website

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

Employer details

Employer name

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Stratton Community Hospital

Hospital Road

Stratton

EX23 9BR


Employer's website

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

Employer contact details

For questions about the job, contact:

Senior GSA

Carol Roberts

carol.roberts20@nhs.net

01288287735

Details

Date posted

14 May 2025

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£24,169 a year Pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

201-25-408

Job locations

Stratton Community Hospital

Hospital Road

Stratton

EX23 9BR


Supporting documents

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