General Services Assistant
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
St Mary's, Isles of Scilly, TR21 0LE
Salary
£25,272
Contract
Permanent
Hours
Not specified
Closing date
2 September 2026
2 days left
Job description
We are looking to recruit two new members of the General Services Assistant/Porter team at St Mary's Community Hospital. You will need to be well orga...
To provide Hotel Services (with portering duties) to the Community Hospital and any outlying units in accordance with CFT policies and procedures.
Responsibility for cleanliness of establishment in line with Standards of Quality Control.
- Responsible for receipting goods and checking for/reporting errors.
- Control use of stocks in absence of hotel Services Supervisor/Senior GSA, marking as necessary.
- Accountability for all keys/equipment issued or used in the course of duty.
- Responsibility for reporting breakdowns, security and adhering to CFT policies and procedures.
- To undertake all General Services Assistant duties and maintain a professional and hygienic appearance.
- Awareness of Health and Safety legislation and COSHH.
- Ability to follow instructions and use equipment provided following training.
- To be helpful, courteous and kind to colleagues, staff, patients and the general public alike.
- To be aware of patients' dignity and privacy needs at all times and act appropriately.
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
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.
Education
Essential
- Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification/experience
Exprience
Essential
- Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
- Basic IT Skills
How to apply
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Provenance
Source
NHS Jobs
First seen
13 August 2026
Last checked
17 August 2026
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