General Services Assistant
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Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust General Services Assistant
The closing date is 11 November 2026
Job summary
We are currently looking for friendly adaptable staff willing to work within our supportive team providing cleaning, portering and basic food preparation for our patients. The ability to follow hospital policies and procedures and to carry out other duties as requested to meet the needs of the service are all essential.
Previous experience in a similar position with the Basic Food Hygiene Certificate is desirable but not essential, as training and support will be given.
Main duties of the job
The main duties of this role involve providing Hotel Services support working in all the departments across the hospital providing cleaning, catering & portering tasks which include basic food preparation in order to provide a good service to our patients in line with NHS Policies and procedures.
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 5,000 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 10 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
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-980
Job locations
St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Job description
Job responsibilities
To view a detailed job description and person specification including the main responsibilities of this role please see supporting documents.
Person Specification
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Aware of Health & Safety legislation
- Aware of COSHH
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification / experience
Knowledge and abilities
Essential
- Aware of Health & Safety legislation
- Aware of COSHH
Skills and Aptitude
Essential
- Ability to carry out cleaning tasks to a high standard
- Basic IT skills
- Good communication skills
Education / Qualifications
Essential
- Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
- Experience of working in a care setting
- Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
Desirable
- NVQ Level 2 equivalent qualification / experience
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
St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer details
Employer name
Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust
Address
St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Employer's website
https://www.cornwallft.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)
Employer contact details
For questions about the job, contact:
GSA Supervisor
Glynn Geach
01726873094
Details
Date posted
28 October 2026
Pay scheme
Agenda for change
Band
Band 2
Salary
£25,272 a year Per Annum / Pro Rata
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Part-time
Reference number
201-26-980
Job locations
St Austell Community Hospital
Porthpean Road
St Austell
PL26 6AA
United Kingdom
Supporting documents
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