General Services Assistant

Cornwall Partnership; Redruth; On-site; GBP 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust is seeking a motivated General Services Assistant to join the Camborne Redruth Community Hospital team. The role focuses on maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention to create a safe, welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The successful candidate will be well organized, flexible and able to work independently or as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Good basic level of ability in Maths and English.
• Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements.
• Basic IT Skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties in accordance with Trust cleaning standards, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure wards, departments, sanitary areas, offices and communal spaces are kept clean and hygienic.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Receive and check cleaning supplies and other delivered goods, reporting discrepancies.
• Assist with stock control and monitor use of cleaning materials; report low stock levels.
• Take responsibility for keys, equipment and resources issued during shifts.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment faults, safety risks promptly.
• Use cleaning equipment safely following training and procedures.
• Adhere to Health and Safety legislation, COSHH and Trust policies.
• Maintain professional appearance and personal hygiene.
• Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity and courtesy.
• Respect patient privacy and confidentiality.

Education

Basic maths and English literacy

Meal preparation experience for dietary requirements

Basic IT skills

Job description

Main area General Services Assistant Grade Band 2 Contract Permanent Hours Part time - 32 hours per week (Covering 7 day service)

Site Camborne Redruth Community Hospital Town Redruth Salary £25,272 Pro rata Salary period Yearly Closing 11/11/2026 23:59

Thank you for your interest in joining us at Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust.

We pride ourselves in striving to be an employer of choice.

Strategic Themes

Great Care

• Care based on what matters to people.
• Care provided at home or close to home.
• Improvement through learning, research and innovation.
• Prevention and alternatives to hospital.

Great Organisation

• Buildings that support health and wellbeing.
• Technology enabled care.
• Care teams are supported by responsive corporate services.
• Safe, efficient, effective and productive.

Great People

• A place people love to work and feel valued.
• Living our values with staff (all voices count).
• Attract, grow and develop talent.
• Leaders with compassion, who continuously learn and listen.

Great Partner

• Encourage and enable effective partnerships.
• Joined-up community services.
• Work with others to maximise workforce opportunities.
• Reduce our impact on the environment.

At the NHS, we are reminded every day of how important life is. As a flexible working friendly organisation, we want to be sure that you can work in a way that is best for us and for our patients, and for you. Speak to us about how we might be able to accommodate a flexible working arrangement whether that’s job share, part time or another flexible pattern. In addition, although the role advertised may have a ‘home’ office base indicated, we remain committed to supporting flexibility around workplace locations. If it works for the service, we will do our best to make it work for you.

Job overview

We are looking to recruit a motivated and reliable individual to join our General Services Assistant (GSA) team at Camborne Redruth Community Hospital.

This is a rewarding role within a busy community hospital where you will be responsible for maintaining high standards of cleanliness, hygiene and infection prevention, helping to provide a safe and welcoming environment for patients, visitors and staff.

The successful candidate will be well organised, flexible and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team. You will have a good standard of education, a positive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Previous experience in a cleaning, housekeeping or similar role is essential.

Training and support will be provided to the successful applicant.

Please note: This is a 7-day service operating between 06:00 and 20:00 hours, and successful candidates must be able to work flexibly across these hours, including weekends and bank holidays as required.

Main duties of the job

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out daily cleaning duties in accordance with Trust cleaning standards, schedules and procedures.
• Ensure wards, departments, sanitary areas, offices and communal spaces are maintained to a high standard of cleanliness and hygiene.
• Follow infection prevention and control procedures, including the safe use of cleaning chemicals and equipment.
• Receive and check cleaning supplies and other delivered goods, reporting any discrepancies or shortages.
• Assist with stock control and monitor the use of cleaning materials, reporting low stock levels to the Supervisor or Senior GSA.
• Take responsibility for all keys, cleaning equipment and resources issued during your shift.
• Report maintenance issues, equipment faults, security concerns and health and safety risks promptly.
• Use cleaning equipment safely and effectively following training and local procedures.
• Adhere to all Health and Safety legislation, COSHH regulations and Trust policies.
• Maintain a professional appearance and high standards of personal hygiene at all times.
• Treat patients, visitors and colleagues with dignity, respect, kindness and courtesy.
• Be mindful of patient privacy, dignity and confidentiality when working in clinical and patient areas.
• Support colleagues and contribute positively to the delivery of a high-quality cleaning service

Working for our organisation

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.

Detailed job description and main responsibilities

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

Person specification

Education

• Good basic level of ability in Maths and English
• Experience of preparing and serving meals for a range of clients with different dietary requirements
• Basic IT Skills

At Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust we are proud to prioritise the development of our people. To support this, the following opportunities are available:

• Career conversations and individual development plans for succession planning and talent management
• Protected CPD time for registered staff
• Access to a dedicated central development fund supporting CPD for all staff
• Leadership and Management development programmes
• Coaching and mentoring opportunitiesA full clinical induction programme for operational skills
• Access to a care certificate programme for our band 1-4 clinical staff
• A bespoke and robust preceptorship programme to support newly qualified staff

Being part of a successful NHS Foundation Trust brings a portfolio of rewards and benefits for our staff. These include:

• Suite of health and wellbeing initiatives to support our colleagues physical and mental health
• Free access to individual HARP portfolios to support revalidation for nursing staff
• Free DBS checks where required
• Discounts available from retailers, UK hotels and main attractions
• Salary sacrifice car scheme
• Cycle to work scheme
• The Trust reimburses all application costs for staff eligible to apply for EU settlement status.

The Trust reserves the right to close this advert once a sufficient number of applications have been submitted. It is encouraged that you complete the application at your earliest convenience to avoid disappointment.

If you are successful at the shortlisting stage of the recruitment process you will be contacted via TRAC.jobs email regarding interview details.

Cornwall Partnership NHS Foundation Trust welcomes and values individuals with lived experience of mental or physical ill health joining our workforce. We aspire to have a culture that develops, promotes and supports lived experience roles - throughout the organisation.

If you are successful, you agree to Occupational Health accessing your health records from your current or previous employer to check the status of your inoculations and screening tests. Appointments are subject to full three year satisfactory references therefore please ensure you include correct contact details for your nominated referees including email addresses.

Any general recruitment queries, please contact our recruitment team on 01208 834644

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This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (Amendment) (England and Wales) Order 2020 and it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service.

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